Sambalpur,(Orissa Today) June 1: On the occasion of the upcoming World Environment Day, JSW BPSL and JSW Foundation jointly organized drawing competitions in peripheral schools of the JSW BPSL plant to remind citizens and sensitize students about the growing need for environmental protection and sustainability. The competition was based on this year’s theme, “Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience,” urging communities to restore land and ecosystems, protect biodiversity, and combat climate change.
The programme was organized and coordinated by the Corporate Social Responsibility Department and the Environment Management Department of JSW BPSL, the event saw active participation from 51 students of Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Lapanga, and Government Higher Secondary School, Lapanga. Through their artistic expressions, students highlighted critical environmental issues and emphasized the importance of proactive measures to safeguard our planet. The program has been well appreciated by intellectuals in local communities. Through such activities, JSW BPSL continues to foster environmental awareness and encourage sustainable practices within local communities.