Nandyal: The valedictory ceremony of Vanamahotsav Week celebrations, held from July 1 to 7, was conducted grandly on Tuesday at Sri Ramakrishna Degree College.

The program was presided over by the President of the College, Dr. G. Ramakrishna Reddy Garu. The Chief Guest was Sri Shiva Nagi Reddy Garu, Retired Assistant General Manager, Andhra Bank.

On this occasion, Chief Guest Sri Shiva Nagi Reddy Garu said that environmental protection is the responsibility of every individual. He stated that by not only planting saplings but also by protecting them, we can provide a clean and green environment to future generations.
College President Dr. G. Ramakrishna Reddy Garu called upon every student to make nature conservation a part of their lifestyle.

NSS Program Officers Smt. M. Sravani Kumari Garu and T. Madhava Reddy Garu explained the details of the activities conducted as part of Vanamahotsav Week, which included sapling plantation, green awareness rally, cleanliness drives, plastic-free campaign, and environmental awareness programs.

As part of the program, an oath for nature conservation was administered to students, faculty, and NSS volunteers. They pledged to protect the environment, conserve plants, and contribute their part to building a clean society.

Faculty members, non-teaching staff, NSS volunteers, and students participated in large numbers in this program. The event concluded successfully with the singing of the National Anthem.