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Role of Schools in Conservation of the Natural and Cultural Heritage

AnnuAl RepoRt 2017-18 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 in-service 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 17-27, 2017 Hyderabad, Telangana 20
2. May 08-18, 2017 New Delhi 40
3. May 22 to June 01, 2017 Udaipur, Rajasthan 63
4. July 04-14,2017 Guwahati, Assam 27
5. July 18-28, 2017 New Delhi 27
6. August 02-12, 2017 Hyderabad, Telangana 31
7. August 07-18, 2017 Udaipur, Rajasthan 25
8. October 03-13, 2017 Guwahati, Assam 41
9. October 04-14, 2017 New Delhi 61
10. October 04-14, 2017 Udaipur, Rajasthan 56
11. November 20-30, 2017 Guwahati, Assam 93

12. December 12-22, 2017 Hyderabad, Telangana 87
13. March 12-22, 2018 Guwahati, Assam 86
Total 657

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