LiFE Mission Awareness programme on 05.09.2023

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CPREEC EIACP PC – RP, Chennai conducted LiFE Mission Awareness Programme on the theme ‘Save Energy and Save Water’ at Gnanodhaya Girls High School, Vyasarpadi, on 05/09/2023. 228 students and 7 teachers participated and took the pledge on Mission LiFE.

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