UoL Kargil Campus observes World Ozone Day with Inter-Departmental competitions

KARGIL: The Department of Geography at the Kargil Campus of the University of Ladakh concluded its World Ozone Day Celebration 2026 with a series of inter-departmental competitions aimed at raising awareness about environmental protection and the need to safeguard the ozone layer.

The programme featured Painting, Debate and Quiz competitions, with students from different departments participating in the activities organised as part of the observance.

The event was held under the guidance and support of University of Ladakh Vice-Chancellor Prof (Dr) Saket Kushwaha and Dr Mehboob Ali, I/C Administration, Kargil Campus. The Department of Geography acknowledged their encouragement and support for the programme.

The morning session began with a welcome address by Dr Jigmat Norboo, Coordinator, Department of Geography, who welcomed the judges, faculty members and participating students.

Norboo emphasised that environmental protection extends beyond the responsibilities of scientists and policymakers and requires participation from society as a whole. He also highlighted student participation in environmental activities as an important part of building awareness.

Students from across departments took part in the three competitions. Dr Wani Suhail Ahmad and Dr Hilal Ahmad Sheikh, Assistant Professors, conducted the Quiz Competition, while Ms Jhalak Bajpai conducted the Debate Competition. Mr Shamim Ali served as the observer for the Painting Competition.

The judging panel for the Painting Competition comprised Dr Shivangi Bahadur, Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology; Dr Noureen Ali, Assistant Professor, Department of Disaster Management; and Ms Sonam Wangmo, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology.

The Debate Competition was judged by Mr Mohsin Ali, Coordinator and Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology; Dr Mohd Baqir, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science; and Dr Akbar Ali, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry.

The programme combined academic engagement with co-curricular activities to encourage students to engage with environmental issues and understand the importance of protecting the ozone layer.