*Extension Lecture on 'Say No to Plastic' by 'Nature Eco Club' at Hindu Kanya College Kapurthala*

On 24th February 2023, Nature Eco Club of Hindu Kanya College, Kapurthala organised an Extension Lecture on the topic *Say No to Plastic* to make the students aware of hazardous effects of using plastic. Puneet Puri, Dean Academics and Head of Zoology Department, DAV College, Jalandhar was the keynote speaker. Addressing the students, he informed them about the harmful effects of the plastic on health as well as on the environment. He explained that plastic is injurious to health as it causes many diseases including cancer and breathing related severe issues and also harm the wildlife. He advised to use the metal utensils instead of the plastic ones. He elaborated the topic through case studies and Power Point Presentation. Convener of the Nature Eco Club, Mrs. Seema Thakur thanked the learned speaker for sharing his valuable views. Dr. Anupam Sabharwal, IQAC Coordinator and others presented a memento to the Resource Person. The Officiating Principal, Mrs. Jaswant Kaur appreciated this initiative of Nature Eco Club as the discourse on such relevant issues is the need of the hour. Mrs. Renu Soni, from Public Administration department and member of the club hosted the whole event with efficacy.