World Ocean Day celebrated at Khalsa College
- June 09, 2024
- Updated: 12:26 am
DW BUREAU
Khalsa College Patiala's NCC Navy Wing, under the direction of Captain(IN) Harjit Singh Deol, Commanding Officer of the 1 Punjab Naval Unit NCC Nangal, and the leadership of College Principal Dr. Dharminder Singh Ubha, celebrated World Ocean Day with a series of activities and events.
The cadets of the Navy Wing demonstrated their commitment to protecting the world's oceans. A special seminar was organized as part of the celebration, featuring Dr. Gurpreet Kaur from the Media Department of Chandigarh University, Mohali. Dr. Kaur emphasized the collective responsibility of caring for the oceans, highlighting how human progress has disrupted the balance of life by tampering with water, air, and natural resources.
She called for the conservation of natural resources, such as oceans and climate, at an individual level. Principal Dr. Dharminder Singh Ubha reiterated the institution's dedication to environmental protection, emphasizing that the students' love for their country and their determination will inspire them to become future leaders. He stated that the objective of the program extends beyond raising awareness, aiming to instill a deep sense of responsibility towards marine safety for future generations.
During the seminar, cadets Navneet Kaur, Tania, Harmilan Kaur, Adarshpreet Kaur, and Anjali shared their thoughts, while cadets Tamanna, Anmol Sahaj, and Pallvi created posters dedicated to the theme of Ocean Day to raise awareness within the community.
The program concluded with Sub Lieutenant Dr. Sarbjeet Singh, ANO of the NCC Navy Wing at Khalsa College, expressing gratitude to all the guests who attended.
(editor@dailyworld.in)