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හරිත පියමන් හරිත දිනය, the inaugural workshop on biodiversity, green practices and waste management organized by the Students’ Green Society of Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya was successfully concluded on 13th March 2020 at the Faculty premises.
The initiative was brought to life in collaboration with the Centre for Sustainability Solutions of University of Kelaniya and Green Practices committee of Faculty of Medicine with the objective of popularizing the concepts of sustainability and green practices among medical students.
The workshop line up comprised of several guest lectures and interactive sessions and an award ceremony for the previously held creative arts competition.
Professor U. P. K. Epa, the chief guest for the event, delivered an eye-opening lecture on sustainability. Mr. Nayanaka Ranwella, environmentalist and well-known journalist shared several heart touching experiences on environmental conservation in Sri Lanka. Mr Mendis Wickramasinghe, well-known herpetologist and founder of Herpetology Association of Sri Lanka engaged the audience in an interactive session on snakes.
The competitions were held in the categories of art, poetry, prose, photography and the best green project. The event which brought an evening of knowledge and fun concluded with winners being awarded certificates and gifts.
The society acknowledges the graceful presence of Prof. N.K. Gunawardena, Dr Wasanthi Subasinghe, Dr Lanka Ranaweera, Ms Bandini Jayasena and the honoured invited guests together with the encouraging participation of the contestants and the audience which made an immense impact.
