On the occasion of the 36th World Ozone Day, three different competitions on the theme "Montreal Protocol - Keeping us, our food and vaccines cool" for the school students in the age group of 10 to 17 years was organized by MPCL, Wotastic Solutions and TERRE Policy Centre. The three categories of the competitions were Poster Design: Drawing sheet, Painting / Rangoli: Drawing sheet / Rangoli Photo and Slogan Writing. The best entries of Paintings, Posters, and Slogans received from schools were evaluated and finalized by a Panel of Judges at MPCB, Wotastic Solutions and TERRE Policy Centre. Winners of different categories were declared on 16th September 2021 on a Virtual platform in the presence of Mr. Aabasaheb Jarhad (IAS, Chairman, MPCB), Mr. Ashok Shingare (IAS, Member Secretary, MPCB). Dr. Sandeep Salvi (Chest Research & Training PVT Ltd.), Dr. Rakesh Kumar (NEERI), Dr. Vinitaa Apte (TERRE Policy Centre) and Prof. A. Garg (IITB) were the guest speakers for the event.
The year 2025 ended with a devastating experience of the Wrath of Nature. Let us use as many eco-friendly styles as possible in our daily lives in the coming new year, which will help to save our Mother Earth and ultimately save the life on earth.
Wishing the world a very, very Happy and Sound New Year 2026!!............!!

TERRE Policy Centre organized a tree distribution drive in Dandeli, Karnataka, where they distribute...