Dharitree Dinotsavam - Earthday 2008 at ANGRAU, Hyderabad

Children participated with enthusiasm in the painting competitions held at the ANGRAU Auditorium during Earth Day Celebrations by the Agromet Division of the University. The atmosphere was filled with excitement incited by the Tare Zameen par Phenomena.


Even the senior scientists from different departments and research centers who gathered to address children looked very much excited and seemed to have been gripped by the nostalgic memories of their own childhood.


In spite of a formal stage setting, an unusually informal and cheerful atmosphere prevailed.

Each painting was looked into by the members on the stage, as if they were trying to figure out what the younger generation is trying to convey; the ideas are discussed and the participants are encouraged.

I chanced to witness this charming event when my class mate and friend, Dr. Madhavi invited me to take part in the event. She is now a Senior Scientist at ANGRAU and has been entrusted the responsibility of organizing this event by Dr. Raji Reddy, Head, Agromet Division.

My contribution to the event was the Earth day Song - a parody song with the `gallo telipotonde' tune of Jalsa movie.