KARGIL, SEPTEMBER 05, 2022: Pressing on the importance of sustainable development in the context of Ladakh, School Education Department Kargil today conducted a Zonal-Level Science Seminar 2022 at Government High School Poyen.

On the occasion, Councillor Poyen LAHDC Constituency, Mohammad Amin presided over the function as chief guest while ward member Shabbir Hussain was the special guest.

The theme of the Seminar was “Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development: Challenges & Prospects” where sixteen government schools from Kargil Zone participated.

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The students from various participating schools presented a PowerPoint presentation on Sustainable Development, sustainable use of resources, resource conservation, local resources of Ladakh and other related topics. The students also interacted with the judges and answered their queries.

Students also presented various models for sustainable environment, sustainable economy and overall sustainable development.

Notably, a student while encouraging use of local dry toilet presented a modified model for Ladakhi dry toilet to make it environment friendly and sustainable.

Speaking on the occasion, Councillor Poyen constituency Mohd Amin appreciated the efforts of the students in highlighting the importance of sustainable development in the worsening climate change and global warming scenario.