55,000 students sign pledge to protect environment
The Hindu
Legal Services Authority to take campaign to all districts in State
The campaign to protect the environment and declare allegiance to the fundamental duties enshrined in the Constitution is catching up among school children.
Over 55,000 schoolchildren in Thiruvananthapuram have signed a declaration form to mark their commitment to the fundamental duties provided in Article 51 A of the Constitution.
The campaign, conceived by S.V. Bhatti, judge, Kerala High Court, as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, was first implemented in Thiruvananthapuram through the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Thiruvananthapuram.
The event will run daily from 10 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., offering a variety of activities. Visitors can enjoy dance and music performances, hands-on art experiences, film screenings, and exhibitions from 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. These will feature folk cuisines, leather puppets, philately, textiles, and handicrafts.