Using the universal language of music,a citizen’s group here has made an effort to save the environment. A musical evening organised by the group on the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus on Tuesday evening aimed at raising awareness on the drying up of the Neela Hauz lake.
The Neela Hauz started drying up following the construction of an over-bridge by the Public Welfare Department.
Since 2008,local residents and environmentalists have been protesting against the construction.
Despite various promises by the authorities to restore the lake and remove debris left after the construction,the lake is still dry.
“We are using music and art to reach out to the people,” said Nitya Jacob,one of the organisers at the event. “We as youth are concerned about our environment and need to persuade our peers to join in the movement,” chipped in 17-year-old Nandini Mehrotra.
Along with musical performances by local residents,youngsters also showcased their talent through posters on environmental conservation. The audience was particularly enthralled by a performance by children from Nirmal Jyoti,a Vasant Kunj-based orphanage for mentally and physically challenged girls.
Prof Sudha Bhattacharya from the School of Environmental Sciences in JNU said,“I will try to initiate a research on the issue so that the movement gains more weight”.
The citizen’s group has been formed by residents of Vasant Kunj and Mehrauli as well as JNU students and faculty members.
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