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Role of Schools in Conservation of the Natural and Cultural Heritage

ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 to enable teachers from different regions to share knowledge of their culture with others and sensitise them towards
The Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) organises a variety of inservice teacher training programmes

the diversity and richness of India’s natural and cultural heritage. These programmes provide teachers teaching various
disciplines, an opportunity to interact with one another so that their approach to education may become inter-related and
the teaching-learning process less compartmentalised.

The Workshop concentrates on studying the Role of Schools in the Conservation of our Natural and Cultural Heritage
and involve students and teachers in such activities which enable them to understand the cultural and biodiversity values
of the site, the importance to preserve these values and the associated threats. The Workshop also develops a practical
‘plan of action’ that may inspire students to appreciate their natural and cultural heritage and feel responsible, to protect
the environment as citizens of India.

The accelerated pace of development in our country has brought forth changes both in the physical environment and cultural
patterns, on an unprecedented scale. With the result. the familiar surroundings and the related cultural identities are being
lost. It must be realised that what is lost today due to ignorance, lack of awareness or concern or thoughtless planning cannot
be recovered, be it a plant species or a historical monument. The teachers are invited in Workshops to take up the task of
sensitising the students to their role as future guardians of the rich natural and cultural resources of our country.

Aims of the Workshop

• To study simple conservation techniques by which students can be involved in looking after historical monuments
and natural and cultural heritage of their region
• To develop a practical plan of action that may inspire students to take up cleanliness and beautification of local
historical sites and parks
• To provide an opportunity to teachers from various parts of the country to stay together and interact with each
other and with local students, fostering a spirit of national integration

SI. No. Duration Venue No. of
Participants
1. April 18 to 28, 2016 Hyderabad, Telangana 60
2. June 12 to 22, 2016 Guwahati, Assam 60
3. June 15 to 25, 2016 Udaipur, Rajasthan 50
4. July 18 to 28, 2016 Hyderabad, Telangana 41
5. July 25 to August 04, 2016 New Delhi 56
6. August 01 to 11, 2016 Guwahati, Assam 45
7. September 26 to October 06, 2016 Hyderabad, Telangana 44
8. September 27 to October 07 , 2016 Guwahati, Assam 75
9. October 17 to 27, 2016 Udaipur, Rajasthan 77
10. October 18 to 28, 2016 Hyderabad, Telangana 58
11. January 04 to 14, 2017 Udaipur, Rajasthan 74

12. January 10 to 20, 2017 Hyderabad, Telangana 87
13. February 06 to 16, 2017 Guwahati, Assam 59
Total 786

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