Department of Geography, MDKG College, in collaboration with the IQAC, MDKG College, Dibrugarh, organized the observance of International Day of Climate Action on 29th October 2026. The objective of the programme was to create awareness of climate change and to highlight the importance of taking action against it.
Addressing the programme, Dr. Anup Jyoti Bharali, Principal of MDKG College, highlighted the importance of the day and raised his concerns about global warming and also the need for going towards sustainable development. Dr. Aniruddha Dutta, Vice-Principal, also addressed the gathering and urged for sustainable development and a holistic approach to climate action. Also, Dr. Ashwini Machey, IQAC coordinator, emphasized the importance of awareness regarding climate change.
Intra-college speech competition was also organised where students from various departments participated and shared their views on the two themes, ‘Combating Climate Change: The take of North-East India’s and ‘Innovation and Climate Change: The role of youths’. A skit on the theme “বিপন্ন ধৰিত্ৰী” was presented by the 1st semester Major students of Geography Department with the objective of creating awareness.
Around 80 students attended the programme, alongside faculty members of the college. The Department of Geography expressed its gratitude to everyone for their presence in the programme.