Dhanbad, January 7, 2024: As part of the Move the Earth Initiative, the Jharkhand leg of the Cycle Yatra by SwitchON Foundation commenced on January 4, 2024, from Olihatu, Khunti will cover around 500 kms in Jharkhand passing through Ranchi, Ormanjhi, Ramgarh, Bokaro, Phusro, Dhanbad, Giridih, Madhupur, Deogarh, Jarmundi culminating in Dumka on January 9, 2024. Under the initiative, efforts were made to highlight the various solutions that could be taken up towards equipping communities with key tools, resources, new age skills and creating a networked ecosystem for them to be the ambassadors of change.
A technovation was organised at KK ITI, Bekarbandh, Dhanbad, in collaboration with K.K.Polytechnic, where students worked on innovative projects that integrated technology to address real-world challenges. Various competitions, Hackathons, mentorship programs, Techtalks and workshops, waste arts, eco-friendly models, training on air pollution, were organised to nurture creativity, problem-solving skills, and a practical understanding of how technology can be applied to create meaningful solutions. A Waste to Wealth exhibition in collaboration with Ayush Foundation was also organised. Several cultural activities like drama and dance were also organized. The event ended with recognition and prize distribution. More than 200 students attended the event.
Mr Vinay Jaju, Co-Founder of SwitchON Foundation said “SwitchON Foundation believes that children and youth are leaders of tomorrow, it is crucial for them to understand the significance of sustainable living and take concrete steps to address the issue. During the journey I will connect with the farmers, women and youth of the areas to address the issues of environment and climate change.”
Mr. Ravi Choudhary, Chairman of KK group said, “There is a dire need to shift the way we live our lives in a climate constrained environment. The Move for Earth initiative by SwitchON Foundation is an effort to promote that necessary shift.”
The main motto of the ‘Move for Earth’ movement is to celebrate and inspire Climate Action with a purpose to build a smarter and brighter future for ourselves, our children, our farmers and life on earth. The whole movement would cover cycling over 4,000 km across different states in East India engaging Farmers, Youth, Government, Financiers, Technologists and Civil Society Organizations through its journey, and offer solutions to community-specific issues related to water, soil, energy and clean air, that are directly impacting the livelihood and health of citizens.
About SwitchON Foundation:
SwitchON Foundation, established in 2008, is a leading non-profit organisation focusing on Environment Sustainability and Equal Opportunities. Operating in 10 Indian states. It leads initiatives in Clean Energy Access, Sustainable Agriculture, Skilling, Clean Air and Sustainable Cities. Key strengths encompass innovative project implementation, capacity building, field support, awareness and advocacy.
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