OBSERVANCE OF OZONE DAY
`The United Nations (UN) International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is celebrated on September 16 every year. This event commemorates the date of the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in 1987.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Convention and 21st International Day for the Preservation of Ozone Layer. The focal theme for Ozone Day 2015 is “30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together ”. The theme is supported by the slogan “Ozone: All there is between you and UV” The theme celebrates the collective efforts of the parties of the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol in protecting the Ozone Layer over the past three decades, and the supporting slogan highlights the importance of the Ozone layer in protecting life on Earth from the harmful effects of UV radiation.
Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) invites proposals for the observance of Ozone Day from Research Organisations, Govt./Aided Colleges, Polytechnics, R&D Centres of the Council, Govt./Aided Schools, Universities and Departments and NGC District Co-ordinators.
The proposals for Ozone Day celebrations will be scrutinised and selection of institutions will be made purely based on merit and fulfilling of guidelines. Only one proposal will be sanctioned to an institution. Since large number of proposals are expected, sufficient number of proposals will be selected based on those proposals received before due date. Hence the institutions are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The decision of KSCSTE in selection of institutions shall be final.
The extent of financial support from KSCSTE will be as below:
- Schools – Rs.10,000/- each
- Govt. /Aided Colleges, Polytechnics, R&D Centres,
NGC District Co-ordinators, Universities and Departments – Rs.20,000/- each
Suggested Activities
Thematic Exhibition
- Popular Lecture/ Demonstration
- Slide Shows/ Film Shows
- Debates/ Competitions
- Seminars/ Symposia
Observance of Ozone Day Celebrations 2015 - Applications invited (Last Date : 25 August 2015)
For more details download the Guidelines and Application format given below