National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC) 1995-96

The National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC),started in 1986 for creating environmental awareness at all levels of the society,was continued during this year.The main theme for NEAC this year was "Women and Environment".Nineteen organisations located in different parts of the country have been designated as Regional Resource Agencies (RRA's) for assisting the Ministry in conducting this campaign.Besides helping the Ministry in selecting the participating organisations, these RRA's are also responsible for physically monitoring and evaluating the activities conducted by these organisations under NEAC in their respective areas of jurisdiction.

A large number of NGO's, schools, colleges, universities, research institutions, women and youth organisation, army units, State Government Departments, etc. from all over the country were provided financial assistance for organising various awareness creating activities such as padyatras, rallies, public meetings, exhibitions, folk dances, street theatres, essay/debate, painting/poster competitions for school children, seminars, workshops, training courses,etc. and for preparation and distribution of environmental educationresource material.Diverse target groups ranging from students/youth/teachers to tribals, rural population, professionals, etc. were covered under the campaign.

For further information, please contact :

Shri R. Mehta
Adviser
Government of India
Ministry of Environment & Forests
Environment Education Division
Paryawaran Bhawan, CGO Complex
Lodi Road, NEW DELHI - 110 003 INDIA