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2020-2021 ACADEMIC SESSION

BEST PRACTICE 1 UTILIZATION OF ICT AND ONLINE CLASSES

1. Title of the Practice: Utilization of ICT and Online Classes ▪ The sudden outbreak of Corona Virus worldwide with the inclusion of has resulted in the suspension of the Conventional face to face Classroom teaching, with effect from March, 2020. However, classes were continued through online mode for the benefit of the student- learners. Zoom classes and power point presentations with audio were carried out as much as possible. Classes were also conducted through WhatsApp messengers, which also act as an instrument for announcement and monitoring the students on a daily basis.

2. Objectives of the practice: ▪ Due to the current global health emergency, the daily routine and learning habits have probably been disrupted enormously. The inability to continue with the conventional mode of teaching after March, 2020, faculties are compelled to continue with online mode of teaching. The Institution and faculties aim at restructuring the system of teaching-learning method. ▪ Hence, online classes have been integrated into existing academic structure and process. Time Table was sorted by AEC for the convenience of conducting online classes, and classes were conducted accordingly in these unprecedented times so as to achieve and accomplish certain pre-defined, pre- existing learning goals. The objective is student-centric and in tandem with the college teaching norms: ▪ Online classes for the overall benefit of the students- i.e., making use of online tools for effective learning and effective time management during the pandemic. ▪ To Incorporate ICT at the Internal as well as External Activities. ▪ To engage and monitor students with their studies while staying at home by maintaining connectivity through these online portals. ▪ Completion of the courses in each paper by providing online lectures and supply of the necessary study materials. ▪ Since Online education and online learning is at present recognized as core to every higher study and academic continuity, faculty and the institution is focussed to excel in that area.

3. Context: ▪ Education has changed dramatically, with the distinctive rise of e-learning, whereby teaching is undertaken remotely and on digital platforms due to covid outbreak. Students worldwide have their education disrupted by the spread of Corona-virus. Colleges and universities haven’t faced this level of disruption in generations, but unlike any time in the past, we have the ability to continue education even when institutions are closed. ▪ The purpose of online classes was to upgrade students learning ability, and these online portals have made it possible for the students to keep in touch with the teachers and provide instant feedback. The Institution is committed to helping the students have positive learning experiences, whether online or in the classrooms. ICT has been incorporated successfully in every class by all faculty of the College which is a huge advancement since the pandemic outbreak. ▪ Utilization of ICT is incorporated successfully not only for teaching-learning process, but also utilized meaningfully for serving the purpose of internal and external activities like organizing Webinar at the College, State, National and International Level.

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▪ The effectiveness of online learning at the initial stage of the pandemic have been hindered, in some cases, by the lack of basic digital skills among certain students and teachers, making them unprepared to adapt to the new situation so abruptly. But, with time and ICT training for the teachers organized by the Institution.

4. Practice: ▪ Online Teaching was conducted through lecture, audio visuals, power point presentations, and zoom/google classroom was utilized to the maximum. Attendance was regularly maintained by teachers during online classes to monitor students’ performance. ▪ A new innovative step was taken by the Institution by introducing the Learning Management System (LMS) to simplify the new mode of teaching during the Pandemic. Study Materials and Video lectures was uploaded in the LMS for student to access in their own free time, and seldom utilized for reading and studying during class hours. Test were also conducted by some faculty through the LMS. ▪ During the month of October- December, 2020, more than 350 reading Materials and Videos were uploaded in the LMS by Faculty of the College. ▪ Home Assignments were submitted by the students through online mode. Solved MCQS of previous year’s papers was provided by all Departments to the students through WhatsApp messenger in the form of Microsoft word documents and pdfs. Study materials were provided on a regular basis, on relevant topics, as part of the teaching-learning process through online portals from 18th March, 2020 till date. ▪ Apart from E Books, E Text Audio, Video clips were sent through Students WhatsApp Group which provides opportunity to listen (available in E Text Audio) to their text books. The video clips and Video Records sent online, pertaining to their syllabus has helped them to have visual memory giving them a deeper insight and understanding of their lessons, not to mention the excitement and interest instilled as compared to the conventional mode of Study. ▪ Online system was beneficially utilized for conduction Mentoring Programs, Parents-Teachers Meet to address the academic, financial, physical and mental needs of the students, and other issues which may be encountered during the covid crisis. ▪ ICT was successfully and conveniently incorporated for organizing Webinars and Extension Programs at the College, State, National and International Level Some of the programs may be highlighted: ▪ ICT was also utilized by all departments in recording classes and lessons taught, and teachers’ weekly performance were submitted online on Weekly basis. ▪ International Webinar on ‘The Politics of Space and Belonging’ on 7th -9th August, 2020, organized by Govt. J. Thankima College. Three Resource Persons namely, Dr. Josephine Kipgen, University of Wisconsin, Prof. Joy LK Pachuau, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Prof. KC Baral, former Pro-Vice Chancellor of EFL University were invited in this Webinar. ▪ National Webinar on Cross Cultural Translation on 3rd October, 2020 organized by the Department of English, Govt. J. Thankima. Two Resource Persons namely, Prof. GJV Prasad, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Prof. Margaret L. Pachuau, Dept. of English, were invited in this Webinar. ▪ Departmental and Institutional meetings were conductively organized online during Lockdown. ▪ Department of Education organized Webinar on ‘National Education- Learning for People, Planet, Prosperity and Peace’ commemorating the birth anniversary of Shri. Mualana Abdul Kalam Azad on 11th November, 2020. ▪ Department of History organized Faculty Cum Students Exchange Program with Govt. T. Romana College on 13th April, 2021 and Online Parent-Teacher Meeting on 23rd May, 2021 at

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Google Meet. In collaboration with MPBC, Mizoram ENVIS Hub and Eco club, the Department organized three online lecture and discussion on Environmental related programmes. ▪ Online Faculty Exchange Program was organized by Department of English with Govt. T. Romana College on 30th April, 2021 at 3:30 pm. via Zoom Meet. And Online Teachers-Students Exchange Program with Faith College was organized by Department of English on 20th April, 2020. ▪ Two students and member of Eco Club, GJTC, David, B.A, English Core and Rochungnunga, B.A, Economics Core participated in the State Level Online Article Writing Competition on 16th September, 2020 which were awarded 1st and 2nd Prize. ▪ David K. Lalmalsawma, BA, English Core and member, Eco Club, GJTC participated in the State Level Online Article Writing Competition on 23rd December, 2020 which was awarded 3rd Prize.

5. Evidence of Success: ▪ Since integration of ICT in education will be further accelerated and that online education will eventually become an integral component of higher education, and since faculty are mandated to incorporate the new mode of teaching, the institution has focussed in excelling, in that area. Though at the initial stage, utilizing ICT as the core component of the teaching- learning process was at the same time challenging, it had caused much tensions among teachers and students. And since both faculty and students were mandated to adapt to the new system, mutual effort was given where teachers not too familiar with ICT were given hands on training at the College, yielding a positive outcome. ▪ Students are seen to have benefited from the online classes, and the new mode of learning to a great extend has opened an opportunity of practical utilization of ICT. Students submit their Assignments online; test were conducted more frequently via online. Zoom classes/google classes, evaluation programs are regularly monitored where there is more participation on the side of the students which engaged the students personally and are more involved. ▪ All unfinished courses amidst classroom teaching suspension (due to Covid-19) were covered through online classes by each concerned teacher of all Departments. The online classes have raised the intensity and diversity of the teaching platform, which have allowed for the improvement of the faculties in their teaching methods; in venturing out the modes and means, further broadening the feedback mechanism of each and every teaching experience instantly by the students for both the benefit of the teacher and the learner. ▪ Online Class improve user-accessibility and time flexibility to engage learners in the learning process. It enabled students and teachers to handle different learning managements. ▪ Students have the advantage of visual and audio learning which help improve learning on multiple levels. Online learning has shown to increase retention of information in the students. Providing video, audio, reading, and interactive content can make a course more engaging. It also improves the accessibility of a course. ▪ Online classes and utilization of ICT imposed by the pandemic, on a lighter perspective, improves the technical skills of Teachers and students. It helps students develop technical skills and strategies they need to pursue their future educational and professional goals.

6. Problems Encountered: ▪ Though Online Education may have a number of benefits, however, there are also problems and challenges to overcome: ▪ Though online education may have the potential to be an opportunity for students, providing a great amount of flexibility, there is a drawback that it may to a great extend be difficult to keep students engaged, which plays a huge factor in students’ success.

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▪ The effectiveness of online learning at the initial stage of the pandemic have been hindered, in some cases, by the lack of basic digital skills among certain students and teachers, making them unprepared to adapt to the new situation so abruptly. ▪ While network operations have mainly been successful to maintain services and efficiently utilise pre-existing capacity during phases of lockdown, there are still geographical areas that are underserved, especially in rural and remote areas and among low-income groups. ▪ Some teachers and students might also have struggled to adapt to online teaching so abruptly due to a lack of adequate digital skills, possibly contributing to a great heterogeneity in the quality of online teaching at the initial stage. The effectiveness of ICT for learning purposes depends considerably on the digital competencies of teachers and on whether technology is incorporated into pedagogical practice in an effective manner. ▪ Online examination has produced lack of integrity and lack of morality among students, and at some point, the quality of learning among students seems to have dwindled. ▪ Given the new rules on social distancing, traditional face-to-face teaching is impossible. To fulfil teaching obligations to students, online or remote teaching has created teething problems in terms of getting used to technology, loss of face-to-face contact and in certain disciplines the ability to access essential facilities such as the library, and some students’ situations may not currently be conducive to study.

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BEST PRACTICE 2 EDUCATIONAL/STUDY TOUR

1. Title of the Practice: Educational/Study Tour

2. Objectives of the Practice: ▪ The main purpose of organizing Study Tour by the College is to improve students’ perspective on learning. The educational/study tour is to provide them with an opportunity to work in partnership with the teachers, and incorporate new perspectives with informal environments to enhance learning initiatives. Also, to provide them with skill development through the tour, and to find values and general knowledge in a new setting. The objective of the Study tour is: ▪ To develop Students’ overall personality through Practical learning and ▪ To learn through experiences and to acquire first-hand knowledge using the knowledge acquired to gain an understanding of what is learned. ▪ To Offer the perfect informal setup for discussion, dialogues and experiences which helps in developing various life-skills to focus on self-awareness in a personal as well as a professional context, and to stimulate student’s reasoning skills. ▪ To provide Students an opportunity to have a practical knowledge on Business administration, Production process and Logistics and supply chain management and technical knowhow of the business scenario through interaction of employees of industries and business houses within the state (For BBA) ▪ To enhance and enrich the curriculum by direct observation and interaction which will provide students awareness on course objectives. ▪ To educate the students, providing them a chance to learn from a new set of experiences in an informal setting. It will help develop and expand the students’ knowledge and their critical thinking ability. In addition to boost their confidence and expand their horizon, the tour may enlighten their social and historical knowledge, and have respect for culture and heritage. ▪ To provide students an opportunity to visit the actual ground from which freedom struggle took place, and to imbibe knowledge through personal contact with the hope of giving better understanding of what they had already learned theoretically in the classroom, and to enrich their personality by communicating with People of the Places visited by their own to develop the skill of effective communication.

2. Context: ▪ Learning provided through the tour is shifted from formal setting into a real-life situation which becomes more powerful to the students participating in the tour, and this supports the idea of preparing them effectively for their studies and life. The Study Tour gives them memorable experience and helps them develop and expand their knowledge and their critical thinking and aptitude. In addition to boost their confidence and expand their horizon, the tour will enlightened their social and historical knowledge pertaining to Mizoram. Classroom teaching-learning gives only theoretical knowledge, but field visit helps the students to gain knowledge first-hand. ▪ Switching up the environment and taking students out of the classroom and into the real world can be a great way to trigger their interest. The advantage of the informal learning situation through the tour will ignite passion in the students who learn by doing. Places of significant subjects visited during the tour, and survey conducted creates a newfound appreciation for the places visited, and a meaningful insight on the socio-economic character of the rural settlement of villages seen in practical. ▪ With an understanding of the educational tour objectives, it becomes easier for students to focus on learning experiences in the study tour. The Study Tour will improve the prospective of the students,

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and will help them in developing their overall personality. Apart from the Educational agenda, the educational Tour will also provide an opportunity to students to evolve and be on their own which helps make them independent. Interactions with people outside will help improve communication skills and makes them more accommodating. It will help to develop the overall personality of students.

3. The Practice: ▪ During the month of April, 2021, the Institution seized the opportunity once the pandemic was at the lowest, and Lockdown was unrestricted, and life in Mizoram was again after a long time (since March, 2022), in a normal state. With the Funding of Rs. 20,00,00 /- received from the Department of ( Eng Department ber nge fund min pet u ka hrelo a), Govt. of Mizoram, it was decided in the Meeting held at the Principal’s Chamber on April, 2021 that all Core students of each Department be taken on a Study Tour within Mizoram before the second wave of the pandemic strikes again. Seven Departments viz, Department of Economics, BBA, Mizo, Education, History, English and Political Science went for a Study Tour which was to be confined within the State, and that during the month of April, 2021. Following are the Places and date of Departmental Tours:

Department of Economics: The Department had 3 Days Study Tour to Village, on 14th -16th April, 2021. 12 Core students and 4 teachers participated in the Study Tour. Survey was done on the Socio and Economic Status of the Village selected for the Study Tour.

Department of Management: The Department of Management underwent a Study Tour to ISPAT Steel Industry, Lengte, Mizoram, and Koinonia Juice and Water Plant, Lengte, Mizoram on 12th April, 2021. 34 Students and 5 Teachers participated in the Study Tour. Students have learned through the tour, Market competition of drinking water and juice in the local market, Financing of Small business enterprise, State of Demand and Supply of the drinking water in the state, Table order process in production and packaging process, Product quality management.

Department of Mizo: The Mizo Department went on a 3 Day Study Tour to Khawbung on 15th -17th April, 2021. 27 Core Students and 2 teachers participated in the event. The Places of Visit covers Mizo Hla Kungpui Mual (Mizo Poets square) Khawbung, Kawtchhuah Ropui, Laituma Nu Lunglen tlang at Vangchhia and Lianchhiari Lunglen Tlang. (Dungtlang). Lectures were delivered at the historical places visited by tour guides, Mr. Lalhmachuana and Mr. B. Lalzarzova. The Visit to different Mizo historical places within Khawbung has given the participants an insight and knowledge to the historical tales learned through books. It provides the students effective learning, practical knowledge, and respect for and Mizo historical places.

Department of Education: Three Days Study Tour to B, the Salvation Army home, the first Blind School in the State, and Salvation Army integrated school at which is specially noted for case study and project work. 27 Core students and 3 teachers participated in the tour. Important Information/data had been gathered and collected from Captain K.H. David Lalnunsanga, Home father.and interaction programme was followed with the home father. Serlui B Hydel Project, a heritage site of Mizoram was also visited, and Mr.C.Lalnghinglova, staff of P&E, Serlui B hydel project gave insight of the dam on the spot. The students had the advantage of seeing and acquiring knowledge about the Dam through the lecture.

Department of History: The Department of History went for a Study Tour to Chawngtlai, the Mizo Historical Village on 15th-17th April, 2020. 14 Core students and 2 teachers participated in the

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Tour. Places visited during the tour were the Fairy Hills of Khawpuitan and Mizo Historical Village, the Fairy Cave, Tree Houses and Ropeway located on the hill. Special lectures about the life history of Nikuala Zahau, Chief of Chawngtlai and the historical background of Chawngtlai Village was given by Mr. Lalhmangaiha, Chairman of Chawngtlai, Mizo Historical Village. He also shared the life history of two famous Mizo warriors ― Hranghleia and Ralbilha. Apart from visiting historical places and villages, a visit was made to the 2nd IR battalion Lungvar where Mr. Francis Lalnuntluanga, Commandant I/C gave a motivational speech about the Scope of History in Modern Competitive World, the Depot of Arms and Ammunition in the Campus was also visited. The department also made a Visit to Govt. College, and Students-Teachers Exchange Program was conducted between Depart of History, Govt. Khawzawl College and Department of History, Govt. J Thankima College. In addition, a Joint Exposure Visit to Mizo Historical Village at Chawngtlai and was also organized.

Department of Political science: The Department went for a 3 Days Study Tour to Maite on 14th-16th April, 2021. 17 Core students (F-6, M-11) and two teachers participated in the Study Tour. 5 Places were visited during the study tour namely, Maite Village, Tawi Kurung, Puk-pui, Tawi puk and . Participants were fortunate to see the actual ground where freedom struggle took place in Mizoram, and it gives them deeper understanding of lessons which were learned theoretically in the classroom.

Department of English: The Department of English went for a Study Tour on 16th- 17th April, 2021. The Tour Destination was and Tachhip. 15 students and 4 teachers participated in the study tour. Lecture was delivered by the four-department faculty at each of the Mizo Historical places visited. Six Places were visited during the Tour. The first place of Visit was Chawngchilhi Puk at Thenzawl, and lecture was delivered on the spot by Miss Lalhmunsiami Khiangte. The next place visited was Tualvungi Thlan at Thenzawl, and lecture was delivered on the spot by Miss Lalrinsangi Ralte. Apart from the Mizo Historical Places related to Mizo Folk tales, an important tourist destination, Tuirihiau Falls and the highest Waterfall in Mizoram, Vantawng Khawhthla was also visited during the tour. The last place visited was Sibuta Lung at Tachhip, and lecture was delivered on the spot by Miss Maria Lalremruati. The Place of Visit is selected by the Department bearing in mind the Mizo Historical Places and Stories related to and Folk Tales. The study tour helps educate the students, providing them a chance to learn from a new set of experiences in an informal setting. The tour has enlightened their social and historical knowledge pertaining to Mizoram.

4. Evidence of Success: ▪ Since the Institution organizes a Study Tour every academic year, huge evidence of improvement in students’ academic and extracurricular activities is evident in their attitude and performance. The Study Tour undertaken by the 7 Departments of the College during April, 2021 had yielded positive outcome, it helps educate the students, providing them a chance to learn from a new set of experiences in a real-life situation. Not only was the Tour fun and hugely memorable, it provided an opportunity for students to expand their own individual tacit knowledge crucial to higher level learning. ▪ Seeing and experiencing a new set of different local culture, industries, educational centres, social and historical places even for a short time have enriched a new level of understanding among the participants. The tour has enlightened their social and historical knowledge, at the same time broadening their outlook. Houses of significant subjects were visited in relation to the survey during the Study tour, and first-hand information gathered during the tour were really productive both for students as well as faculty participating in the tour.

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▪ The tour program bridges the gap between theoretical learning and practical knowledge in a real life environment. It helps them gain hands-on experience of how industry operations are executed. It helps the students to become more aware of business/ industrial practices and regulations particularly for the BBA students. Among the many tour benefits, the students have developed skills and practical knowledge and participants of the tour gets to experience first-hand, the concepts which will help in long term retention of knowledge, providing more effective learning.

5. Problems Encountered: ▪ Not much problem was encountered except for limited financial sanction for the tour. And due to the Pandemic, Study Tour was confined only within the State, and not outside.

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BEST PRACTICE 3 ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE & ECO-FRIENDLY CAMPUS

1. Title of the Practice: Environmental Initiative & Eco-Friendly Campus

2. Objectives of the Practice: ▪ The Objectives of the Green Initiative undertaken by the NSS Unit, Eco Club and Reception & Beautification Committee (RBC) is to increasing understanding and awareness of environmental concerns, to work to gather sustainable and healthy college environment, to make students understand environment and environmental problems, to enhance eco-friendly Campus, to involve students in action-based program to environment.

3. Context: ▪ The NSS, Eco Club and RBC works to promote participation towards the conservation and sustainability of the environment. Green Initiative and Environmental Program is taken up and work to address environmental issues and challenges at the College level, and Programs are implement related to the environment. ▪ Programs are also initiated to empower students to participate and take up meaningful environmental activities. The Clubs reach out to influence, engage teachers and students and communities to promote sound environmental behaviour. Initiatives are undertaken to empower teachers, staffs and students to explore environmental concepts and actions beyond the confines of a syllabus or curriculum.

4. Practice: ▪ The NSS, Eco Club and RBC have conducted varied activities such as Tree Plantation, Planting flowers and plants, campaign on waste management, plantation drive, waste segregation, and value based environmental programs. Green Initiative has been taken up and build attitudes to help acquire a set of values and feelings of concern for the environment, and motivates for active participation in environmental improvement and protection. Quite a number of initiatives and actions in pertinence to the environment has been taken up by the NSS Unit, Eco Club and Reception & Beautification Committee (RBC):

▪ 12th June, 2020: Tree Plantation at the College Campus by NSS Unit, GJTC Unit. 50 Trees were planted. ▪ 6th July 2020: Flower Plantation initiated by Reception & Beautification Committee ▪ 9th July, 2020: Plantation of Plants and Bougainvillea by Reception & Beautification Committee (RBC).

▪ 16th September, 2020: Two Eco Club members - David K. Lalmalsawma and Rochungnunga participated and won 1st Prize and 2nd Prize with Cash Incentives and E-Certificate in the State Level Online Article Writing Competition for Mizoram College Eco Clubs organized by the Mizoram ENVIS Hub & MPCB in Observance of World Ozone Day 2020.

▪ 21st December 2020: In collaboration with the Mizoram ENVIS Hub and MPCB, the Eco Club organized a ‘State Level Online Orientation Programme for Green Teachers and Green Students’ via Google Meet. Forty-two (42) members participated from Mizoram Eco Clubs. PC. Lalmuanpuii, AEE, MPBC, Dr. Lalramnghaki Pachuau, Scientist B/Coordinator, Mizoram Envis Hub and R. Lalrinfeli, Programme Coordinator, NCG, MPCB were the resource persons.

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▪ January, 2021: During the month of January, 2021, the Eco Club organized a ‘Cleanliness Drive and Waste Segregation Activity’ at Home. Green Leaders motivated the students through WhatsApp and many Eco Club members were involved in the Cleanliness Drive and Waste Segregation Activity.

▪ January, 2021: Eco Club member David K. Lalmalsawma participated and won 3rd Prize in Online Article Writing Competition on “Innovation Solutions to Fight Against COVID 19 in Protecting our Health and the Environment” organized by MPCB and Mizoram ENVIS Hub under Swachhta Action Plan (SAP).

▪ 12th February, 2021: Eco Club organized Online Lectures and Discussion in Observance of Fire Prevention Week 2021 via Google Meet. Mr. Lalngaihawma, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, GJTC, was the resource person. Twenty (20) Eco Club members and three Teachers participated in this programme.

▪ February, 2021: During the month of February, 2021, Eco Club organized Home Plantation Programme. Green Teachers motivated Eco Club members and exposed the photos of their home plants through WhatsApp group.

▪ 23rd-24th Feb. 2021: Weeding and Mass Cleaning of the College Campus initiated by RBC with fund aided by all Teaching Faculty and Non-Teaching Staffs with amounting to Rs.13,200/-

▪ March, 2021: Eco Club started Eco-Friendly Classroom Model at History Core classroom. Two Green Teachers motivated History Core students to maintain home plants in their classroom.

▪ 17th March, 2021: Plantation of 50 Banana Trees at the College Campus by NSS Unit.

▪ 19th - 21st March, 2021: In collaboration with the Mizoram Pollution Control Board (MPCB), Eco Club organized Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt. of sponsored National Nature Camp 2020-2021 at Dampa Tiger Reserve, Teirei, District, Mizoram. Fifty (50) Eco Club members, five teachers and two non-teaching staff participated in this programme.

▪ 20th March, 2021: Eco Club conducted Distribution of Face Mask and Hand Sanitizer under Swachhta Action Plan (SAP) 2020-2021 & MPCB at Teirei Village, , Mizoram. Fifty (50) Eco Club members and Green Teachers participated.

▪ 14th April, 2021: Eco Club conducted Mass Pledge on Fire Safety Week 2021 at Central Campus. Principal, Non-teaching staff, Green Teacher and twenty (20) students took pledge on fire safety.

▪ 22nd April, 2021: An Online Slogan Writing & Poster Making Competition 2021 was organised in observance of Earth Day 2021. Four (4) Eco Club members namely, Vanlalmalsawmdawngliana, Chinthiamzemi, Lalramhluna, H. Vanlalnunkimi participated and prizes were distributed.

▪ 24th-30th April, 2021: Green Teacher and Eco Club organized Online Students’ Poster Making Competition 2021 for the students of FC-Environmental Studies in IV Semester BA & BBA. The students were divided into groups and each group was given points which was counted as their Home Assignment Marks.

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▪ 22nd May, 2021: Eco Club organized an Online Lecture and Discussion on the theme “We are part of the Solution” in Observance of World Biodiversity Day, 2021 via Google Meet. Forty-five (55) Eco Club members, seven (7) Teachers and three (3) MPCB Staff joined the programme. Dr. Vanlalpeka Renthlei, Lecturer, Dept. of Environmental Science, College IGNOU Centre was the resource person.

▪ 5th June, 2021: An Online Lecture was organised on the theme of “Ecosystem Restoration: Waste Management” in Observance of World Environment Day 2021 via Google Meet. Dr. Alfred Malsawmsanga, Scientific Assistant, MPCB was the resource person. On the same day, two Eco Club members namely Lalramhluna and H. Vanlalnunkimi participated in an Online Short Speech Competition organized by MPCB & Mizoram ENVIS Hub. It also organized Tree Plantation Programme at College Campus by Principal and Staff.

▪ 11th June, 2021: In Collaboration with the NSS Unit, the Eco Club organized Tree Plantation Programme in Observance of Green Mizoram Day 2021 in the College Campus. Two NSS Programme Officers, one Eco Club Green Leaders and seven non-teaching staff planted 50 saplings in the College Campus.

5. Evidence of Success: ▪ Implementation of values-based environmental programs, plantation within the College and community by the NSS, Eco Club, and RBC yields positive outcome for the College Environment, teachers, staffs and students. The Campus has become more eco-friendly, greener, and all have become more aware of environmental issues and their responsibility. ▪ With their initiatives, it has become more “mainstream” among the College community to talk about conservation, plantation, and sustainability of environment. Students have also become more environmental educated, and are seen to be more litter aware, and using the bins more effectively. The success also lies in the fact that students have become more interested about their resource and about the College and its environment.

6. Problems Encountered: ▪ No specific problems encountered. However, many of the programmes were organized in online due to Covid 19 pandemic.

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