PARYAVARAN RAKSHAK PROGRAMME 3.0

Introduction to Prelude event

Every year GRIHA Council organizes Prelude events which serve as an invitation to the annual flagship summit for the green building industry stakeholders and the public. The prelude events set the tone for the upcoming summit and are designed with the objective to spread awareness amongst multiple stakeholders on the topics of environmental concern. In the past, under the prelude event, GRIHA Council organized Mud and Bamboo Architecture, clean-up drives, plantation drives, Nukkad Natak and many more competitions for students under Paryavaran Rakshak Programme.

Concept Note

PARYAVARAN RAKSHAK PROGRAMME 3.0

As a prelude to the 16th GRIHA Summit, GRIHA Council is organizing a ‘Green Carnival’ under its “Paryavaran Rakshak Programme 3.0”. The intent of event is to highlight the vital role of students and individuals in advancing the climate action programmes. The programme will provide numerous opportunities to participants to engage and showcase their understanding on the concept of climate action in their unique and innovative ways.

The event will provide participants numerous opportunities to interact and demonstrate their comprehension on the idea of climate action in creative ways. The Green Carnival will feature several activities, such as:

  • Plogging
  • The Drama Carnival
  • Musical Parody
  • Reel Competition
  • Model Making Exhibition

Paryavaran Rakshak Programme 3.0: Plogging

An eco-friendly event in collaboration with NGOs "Plogging for a Cleaner Community", where fitness meets environmental stewardship. Plogging, a blend of jogging and picking up litter, is a fun and impactful way to get active while making a positive difference in our environment. Date shall be announced soon. We invite schools, NGOs, Market associations, individuals, etc. to participate in the event.

Event Details:

  • Date : Tuesday, 12th November 2024
  • Time : 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Location : Central Market, Lajpat Nagar
  • Participants : School kids, residents, shop keepers, community organisations, etc.

The Drama Carnival

Theme: Building Tomorrow - Green and Smart

We invite participations from school, drama school or individuals across the country to showcase their understanding on the theme “Building Tomorrow - Green and Smart”. The intent of this event is to aware participants about the importance of building a smarter future with technologies that imparts a comfortable and healthy environment through the varying performances.

The shortlisted participants would be performing theatrical dramas on stage which may include dialogues, songs, props, costumes, etc.

Eligibility:

All schools, drama schools and individuals are eligible to participate in this competition.

Musical Parody

Theme: Climate war

The musical parody competition on the theme of "Climate war", to serve as a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility, wrapped in the joy of music and satire in a creative way to spark conversation and inspire action while keeping the mood upbeat.

The parodies would use familiar melodies and playful lyrics to highlight the urgency of climate action while keeping the message engaging and memorable.

  • Choosing a popular song
  • Rewriting the lyrics on defined theme
  • May use some visuals during the performance through props.

Eligibility:

All schools, institutions and individuals are eligible to participate in this competition.

Reel Competition

Theme: The burning Earth

Join us for a trendy competition - "The Burning Earth" a reel-making competition dedicated to exploring the urgent and complex issue of climate change.

The competition invites participants to shoot some glimpse from regular life and prepare their most compelling and insightful reels on the environmental challenges we face every-day.

Eligibility:

All schools, institutions and individuals are eligible to participate in this competition.

Model Making Exhibition

Theme: The past and the future

Step into a captivating journey through time with "The Past and The Future" a model making exhibition that celebrates the evolution and innovation within the built environment.

This competition explores the creative visions of students by reflecting on historical architectural styles while envisioning sustainability future possibilities.

Eligibility:

Any student or group of students from schools are eligible to participate in this exhibition.

Note: If an entity participates in all the competitions, a special discount of INR 500 will be given.

Incentives for winners:

Winners will be awarded with appealing prizes, including elegant trophies, certificates of achievement, featured publications, and additional exclusive rewards.

Your participation and contributions are crucial to the success of this event. We look forward to your involvement and to working alongside you to make this event a significant and memorable success.