Aligarh: The World Environment Day-related celebrations continued at the Aligarh Muslim University with celebratory programmes held across the university.

The Rural Health Training Centre organized a model-making competition to promote environmental awareness and creativity among medical students.

The team of Mohd Danish, Mohd Mazhar and Mohd Wamique won first place while the team of Mohd Kamran, Mohd Zulfiqar and Mohd Arif secured second place.

Earlier, welcoming the guests, Dr Mohammad Bilal, introduced the participating teams. Five teams, each comprising three interns, participated in the competition.

At the AMU Kishanganj Centre of Bihar, a tree-plantation drive was undertaken, along with a clean-up campaign and recycling initiative to mark the importance of environmental conservation at the local level.

The Centre Director Prof Ishrat Alam stated that World Environment Day presents a valuable opportunity to reflect on our relationship with the planet and take meaningful action towards its preservation.

The resident students and the hall administration at the Begum Azizun Nisa Hall of Girls participated in a plantation drive marking the significance of the day, under the guidance of the Provost Prof Asiya Chaudhary.

They also installed bird water feeders at several places on hall premises and raised awareness about the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable practices.

The event also included an old clothes donations drive promoting social responsibility and supporting those in need.