Vijayawada, October 9, 2026: The Department of Botany, Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous), Vijayawada, in collaboration with the Ecology Commission of the Andhra/Telangana Jesuit Province, organised a ‘Lab to School’ Programme at CVR GMC School on October 9, 2026, to promote environmental awareness and nature conservation. Total 300 students, teachers, and parents participated in the programme.

Rev. Fr. J. Vijay, Coordinator of the Ecology Commission, addressed the participants on the importance of protecting nature for a better future. Dr. B. Siva Kumari, Vice Principal – I U.G., Andhra Loyola College, delivered a talk on the conservation of natural resources, highlighting the need for responsible utilisation of resources and sustainable environmental practices.

The programme also included the distribution of saplings to encourage students and the school community to develop a sense of environmental responsibility and actively participate in protecting the environment.

The programme conveyed the message that collective efforts towards nature conservation are essential for a greener and healthier future.

“Save Nature for a Better Future” was the central message of the programme.