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Vanamahotsava 2024 was celebrated with great enthusiasm at PA College of Engineering, Mangalore, on July 3, 2024. The event, organized by the Environment Cell, IEEE WiE, NSS unit, and Mechanical Engineering Department, highlighted the importance of afforestation and environmental conservation.

The program began with the planting of saplings by the Chief Guest, Smt. Vijaya Hegde, Senior Environmental Officer at KSPCB, Dr. Ramis M.K, Principal, Dr. Sharmila Kumari M, Vice Principal, Dr. Prashanth Pai, Head of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Ismail S, NSS unit in charge, and Prof. C V Pujar, Environment Cell in charge, along with faculty members and students. The sapling plantation was followed by an Expert Talk on environmental sustainability and the critical role of youth in conservation efforts. The expert talk began with a preamble on Vanamahotsava by Prof. C V Pujar, Environment Cell in charge, PACE, who also introduced the speaker to the audience. In his presidential address, Dr. Ramis M.K highlighted the colleges commitment to environmental sustainability and the significance of events like Vanamahotsava in fostering environmental awareness among students. Smt. Vijaya Hegde, the Chief Guest, in her address, emphasized the importance of tree planting and preserving green cover in her address. She discussed various initiatives undertaken by KSPCB and encouraged students to actively participate in environmental conservation. Prof. Fathimath Raihana expressed her gratitude to the chief guest, faculty, and students for their participation and contributions to the event. The program was expertly compered by Prof. Ankitha Bekal, CSE Department, who seamlessly managed the events proceedings. The event saw active participation from over 90 students across various departments, engaging in discussions and activities centered on tree planting and environmental protection.