Call for proposal to celebrate Earth Day 2020

Earth day is the biggest, greatly widely distinguished international event as it provides a chance to memorize what an extraordinary planet we live on. 

It is the only planet in our solar system teeming with incredible biodiversity. People all over the world celebrate this day and make efforts to protect the planet and its environment. 

1. Ministry also celebrates Earth Day on 22nd April each year and invites proposals for limited financial support to organize the Erath day. 

However, the financial support shall be subject to fund availability/priority of ministry /compliance of term & conditions & competence & relevant background of NGO. Interviewing in any form shall be a disqualification. 

2. The theme of Earth Day 2020 is proposed as “Climate Change/Climate Action” Theme. A variety of subjects and workouts are given for the choice. 

The circumstances are positioned on the website of the Ministry (i.e. HYPERLINK "http://www.moes.gov.in") 

3. below: The competition for the following age groups and corresponding time duration mentioned 

(i) Students of Primary class level for the 1-hour duration. 

(ii) Students from class 6th onwards and up to Secondary class (10th standard) level for 1 ½ hour duration. 

(iii) Students from Senior Secondary (11th standard) and up to graduation level from college for the 2-hour duration. 

4. Guidelines: 

a) There are few topics and variety of activities mentioned separately, either the choice can be made from the list (Para 5) or you can select as per your choice, but, it must be within the theme as proposed by the Ministry. 

b) The Grant can be utilized on 

Prizes (1st Prize-Rs 5000/-, 

2nd Prize-Rs 4000/- and 

3rd Prize-3000/-, 

Consolation Prize-Rs.2000/-), 

Refreshment, 

Stationary, 

Transport for students etc. 

c) It is mandatory for each Institution/NGO to submit the Utilization Certificate (prescribed Performa) and audited statement of expenditure by the head of the Institution along with prize-winning painting competition sheets/craft/models of all categories and a complete report to the Ministry within one month positively. 

The best three prize winners out of all in each category will be felicitated with a prize on the Foundation Day of the Ministry (i.e. 27th July). 

d) All the organizers (school, colleges-Universities, NGO’s-Centers) are requested to issue a certificate to the participants. Ministry can depute an officer or from attached offices/autonomous Institutions of the Ministry to attend the function of the Earth Day Celebrations. 

e) The school, college/university, NGO/Centre are advised to submit the application in the prescribed Performa (as attached, available on the website of the Ministry) with a covering letter address to Head, Outreach Programme, Ministry of Earth Science, ”Prithvi Bhawan”, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 11003. 

The proposals (hard copy duly signed by the competent authority) should be submitted by 10th January 2020. Proposal submitted after the due date will not be considered. 

f) In case, the Inst/NGO fails to submit the painting competition sheets within the prescribed period any proposal from that particular Inst/NGO will not be entertained for the next two years. 

g) Drawing sheets (white) 22”x15” should only be used for drawing. 

h) The judgment of the Ministry will be the final. 

5. Topics There are few topics given below, either the choice can be made from this list or you can select as per your choice, but, it must be within the theme as proposed by the Ministry. 

a) Conservation of rivers and water b) Sustenance of various ecosystems. 

c) Ocean resources (Living & Non-living resources). 

d) Impact of Climate change. 

e) Deforestation & A forestation and their significance. 

f) Atmospheric Ocean. 

g) Polar Science. 

h) Sustainable use of natural resources. i) Biosphere. 

6. Type of activities There are few activities mention below, selection can be made out of this list or you can make as per your creativity. 

a) Drawing/Painting competition. 

b) Poster competition 

c) Craft competition. 

d) Model competition.