Celebration of World Earth Day at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)

On the occasion of World Earth Day, the Centre for Environmental Studies in collaboration with Yenepoya Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) organized a lecture on the theme “Invest in our Planet”. Mrs. Shreya called attention to the importance of soil and its conservation through quiz and video demonstrations. Dr. Bhagya B. Sharma spoke on vermicomposting technology and trained 100 students of II BAMS for vermicomposting. The university has maintained a vermicomposting unit functioning since 2014. The programme stressed on the importance of soil in protecting the environment and how vermicompost goes a long way in conserving soil and adopting a sustainable living. Dr. Asha Maradka, Professor and Dr. Arun, Assistant Professor from Dept. of Dravyaguna, Yenepoya Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital coordinated and organized the event.