Prayagraj: A government teacher Alok Kumar Singh, posted at Satyendra Bahadur Singh Inter College of Rajanpur-Bindhan (Kunda) in Pratapgarh district, has taken a unique initiative of organizing a school on the banks of the river in collaboration with environmentalists. And the civilization associated with the river. It aims to create public awareness for water conservation, protecting rivers from pollutants and maintaining groundwater levels.
Recently, while organizing the first school at Bela Ghat situated on the banks of river Sai in Pratapgarh district, Alok informed the children about the importance of rivers for all living beings.
Alok said, “The development of all civilizations started from the banks of rivers and children should be aware of the importance of rivers in human life. Children should be aware of how the ground water level is being maintained and the importance of every human being.” Which rivers are there for us” said Alok. Apart from inculcating among the children the history and importance of rivers like Sai, Bakulahi, Loni and Sakrani Ganga, Alok also focuses on how harmful substances or pollutants are allowed to enter the rivers. Alok Mishra, head of the National Environment Protection Association, said, “Our aim is to protect our rivers and once children learn about their rivers, this exercise will give positive results as it is our responsibility to protect them.” Kamini, a Class X student, said, “rivers have been worshiped since ages and we should take care of our rivers as life is impossible without rivers”.
another student Sonali He said, “At present, the eco-system of the rivers has been affected due to the untreated water being released into the rivers. Since many rivers are drying up, we should focus on water conservation at the grassroots level.” Once the children go to school on the banks of the small rivers in Pratapgarh, they will see the Ganges, Yamuna and other small rivers in Prayagraj.
Recently, while organizing the first school at Bela Ghat situated on the banks of river Sai in Pratapgarh district, Alok informed the children about the importance of rivers for all living beings.
Alok said, “The development of all civilizations started from the banks of rivers and children should be aware of the importance of rivers in human life. Children should be aware of how the ground water level is being maintained and the importance of every human being.” Which rivers are there for us” said Alok. Apart from inculcating among the children the history and importance of rivers like Sai, Bakulahi, Loni and Sakrani Ganga, Alok also focuses on how harmful substances or pollutants are allowed to enter the rivers. Alok Mishra, head of the National Environment Protection Association, said, “Our aim is to protect our rivers and once children learn about their rivers, this exercise will give positive results as it is our responsibility to protect them.” Kamini, a Class X student, said, “rivers have been worshiped since ages and we should take care of our rivers as life is impossible without rivers”.
another student Sonali He said, “At present, the eco-system of the rivers has been affected due to the untreated water being released into the rivers. Since many rivers are drying up, we should focus on water conservation at the grassroots level.” Once the children go to school on the banks of the small rivers in Pratapgarh, they will see the Ganges, Yamuna and other small rivers in Prayagraj.