Archive for September, 2011

International Youth Peace Fest

Friday, September 30th, 2011

As a part of the ongoing  6th International Youth Peace Fest towards building Peace and Environmental security organised by Yuvsatta, Dev Samaj College Of Education Sector 36-B, today, on the third day of the fest organised an International conference on Vegetarianism to the college. Dr. (Mrs.) Jyoti Khanna, Principal of the college welcomed eminent speakers Ms. Sandhya Prakash, The Founder Director of the organisation (MEVEG), Mr. Setia Ex D.P.I. Schools UT Chandigarh, Mr.Donald Mc Avnchey, US Gandhi.

Ms. Sandhya Prakash focused on factoids for a healthy contribution towards environment by increasing consumption of plant based foods for green, light and healthy living. She along with her team of volunteers have orchestrated  several workshops, photo exhibitions, cooking demonstration, lectures,  and ‘Veggie health plans’ so as to get their message across.

Mr. Setia, HCS Additional Commissioner, Election Commission Haryana, enlightened the students towards building stronger and durable relations among Asian countries.

US Gandhi, Mr. Donald McAvinchey also shared his views on Creating a ‘University for Peace’. He has been actively holding sessions for promoting peace centred activities.

As a part of the peace activities, students of Dev Samaj College organised a ‘No Honking’ campaign to make Chandigarh Green City, Peace City.