Earth Day 2026 was marked across Nagaland with awareness drives, plantation campaigns, academic discussions, and student engagement programmes at Fazl Ali College, Nagaland University, and Modern Cambridge School in Amahator Town. Observed globally on April 22 under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” the events highlighted the need for collective responsibility toward environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable living.
At Fazl Ali College, the Eco Club organised a Signature Campaign that saw active participation from students, faculty, and staff despite ongoing university examinations and classes. Participants signed a pledge board committing themselves to environmental protection, clean surroundings, and sustainable habits. Departments also conducted decentralised activities such as cleanliness drives, plantation efforts, green quizzes, classroom discussions, essay and slogan competitions, and themed pledges. The Geography Department distributed eco-friendly seed pencils under the slogan “Share a Seed, Grow a Future,” while the English Department asked students to write letters titled “My Promise to Earth.”
Nagaland University’s Department of Geography hosted a two-day programme under the expanded theme “Our Power, Our Planet: Integrating Science, Society and Policy for Sustainable Futures,” supported by the Ministry of Earth Sciences. Activities began with a drawing competition for Kendriya Vidyalaya students and a plastic waste removal drive. On the second day, participants joined a rally before attending lectures and awareness sessions.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Jagadish Kumar Patnaik said environmental progress is “sustained by daily actions of communities, educators, workers, and families.” Keynote speaker Dr. Rasik Ravindra discussed environmental degradation, warming oceans, and polar research, while Prof. M.S. Rawat highlighted extreme weather events and said Artificial Intelligence could improve forecasting of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods.
At Modern Cambridge School, Amahator Town, World Earth Day was observed in collaboration with 30 Assam Rifles led by Maj. KC Babu and Naib Subedar HD Roy. Students and community members were sensitised on soil erosion and preventive measures. School supplies including crayons, notebooks, pencils, and sharpeners were distributed. Pine saplings were planted with students to mark the day, followed by refreshments.
Across institutions, the celebrations reinforced a common message that meaningful environmental change begins with everyday action and shared community commitment.