World Ozone Day Celebrations
St. Xavier's College Vaikom Marks World Ozone Day with Competitions and Awareness Campaign
VAIKOM, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025: The Department of Chemistry at St. Xavier's College, Vaikom, commemorated World Ozone Day 2025 today with a series of student-centric activities held at Room No. 120. The college observed the global event, which is celebrated on September 16th, under the powerful theme, "From Science to Global Action," emphasizing the success of the Montreal Protocol in reversing damage to the ozone layer. The day's programme was designed to blend scientific knowledge with actionable awareness, drawing enthusiastic participation from students across various departments.
Key Programme Highlights Included:
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Awareness Campaign: The central focus was an informative session on the vital role of the ozone layer, the harmful effects of its depletion, and the global and national policies implemented for its recovery.
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Competitions: Students actively engaged in a Poster Making Competition, an Essay Writing Competition, and a Quiz Competition. These events provided a platform for participants to creatively express their understanding and commitment to environmental protection.