On World Environment Day, June 5, 2026, the Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Uttar Prant, Himachal Vibhag, Shimla Branch organized a vibrant drawing and painting competition for children centered on the inspiring theme, “Inspired by Nature - For Climate and Our Future”. The event, which successfully brought together 10 young participants, blended artistic expression with cultural values as the children also enthusiastically, sang patriotic songs.
The primary objective of the program was to instill a deep sense of ecological responsibility in the younger generation. To achieve this, the discussions and activities focused heavily on encouraging the adoption of sustainable daily habits, such as minimizing the use of single-use plastics to protect local ecosystems. Furthermore, the session stressed the vital importance of conserving water and saving energy both at home and at school, empowering the young participants to become active stewards of the environment.
To honor their creativity and spark a lifelong journey of character-building, all the young participants were presented with inspiring books on Swami Vivekananda.
Smt. Punita Sharma, Amrit Parivar Pramukh and Smt. Neeraj Sharma, Shimla Nagar Pramukh, coordinated the event. The program concluded as a meaningful step towards fostering environmental consciousness among young minds.
