23/09/2026
𝗔 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆.
The ozone layer may be far above us, but protecting it is closely connected to the choices we make on Earth.
At Eternal University, Baru Sahib, International Ozone Day 2026 was observed through an awareness programme organised by the Green Innovation Club, in association with the NSS Unit and Institution's Innovation Council (IIC-SIT).
The programme focused on this year’s theme, “𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁,” marking 10 years of sustainable cooling efforts under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
The highlight of the programme was an informative session by Dr. Rakesh Joshi , Assistant Professor, Environmental Sciences, Eternal University, who explored key issues including ozone depletion, UV radiation, ozone-depleting substances, the Antarctic ozone hole, the Montreal Protocol and Kigali Amendment, and the importance of sustainable cooling and low-GWP alternatives.
The programme was held under the patronage of Dr. Prof. T. S. Banipal, Dean Academics, Eternal University, and was graced by Dr. Kamal Kishore , Dean, Akal College of Basic Sciences, Eternal University, Baru Sahib (H.P.) .
Students Ms. Harpreet Kaur and Ms. Rubalpreet Kaur, B.Sc. Psychology, welcomed the gathering, highlighted the significance of International Ozone Day and introduced the speaker.
Organised under the guidance of Dr. Amit Saurabh, Convenor, Green Innovation Club, and Dr. Anita Chaudhary, Programme Officer, NSS, the programme brought together 83 students and 5 faculty members from different streams and departments.
At Eternal University, environmental education is not limited to the classroom. It is about helping young minds understand global challenges, question their impact and become more conscious of the choices that shape our shared future.
Protecting the ozone layer is a global responsibility. Building awareness is where meaningful action begins.