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A seminar on Carbon Footprint was held on 18th March, 2026 at the Smart Classroom, Block B, Govt. Serchhip College, with 63 participants comprising students and faculty members. This program was jointly organized by Eco Club & the Department of Geography, Government Serchhip College.

The session was conducted by Dr. Remlalruata, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, who served as the resource person. He explained the concept of carbon and its role in the environment, particularly the carbon cycle and its importance in maintaining ecological balance. He also discussed greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, and their contribution to global warming and climate change.

The resource person highlighted the rising levels of global carbon emissions due to industrialization, transportation, and energy consumption, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices. He introduced the concept of carbon footprint as the total greenhouse gas emissions generated by human activities and explained simple methods to calculate it based on electricity, fuel, and LPG usage.

The seminar also focused on practical ways to reduce carbon footprint, including energy conservation, use of renewable energy, sustainable transportation, waste reduction, and eco-friendly lifestyle choices.

The programme concluded by stressing the importance of individual and collective responsibility in addressing climate change. The seminar was informative and raised awareness about environmental sustainability among the participants.

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