{"id":3141,"date":"2025-11-22T05:36:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T05:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-botany\/?p=3141"},"modified":"2025-11-22T05:36:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T05:36:38","slug":"community-outreach-program-at-kamarkuchi-higher-secondary-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-botany\/community-outreach-program-at-kamarkuchi-higher-secondary-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Outreach Program at Kamarkuchi Higher Secondary School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 19 November 2025<br><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Kamarkuchi Higher Secondary School, Assam<br><strong>Organized by:<\/strong> Department of Botany, Assam Don Bosco University, Tapesia Campus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fostering Environmental Awareness and Traditional Knowledge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Botany, Assam Don Bosco University, successfully conducted an outreach program titled <strong>\u201cUnderstanding Medicinal Plants and Compost Making\u201d<\/strong> on 19<sup>th<\/sup> November 2025 at Kamarkuchi Higher Secondary School, Assam. The initiative was part of the University\u2019s ongoing commitment to community engagement and field-based experiential learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary objective was to promote awareness about the importance of traditional medicinal plants and sustainable compost-making practices among school students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Highlights of the Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf3f <strong>Awareness Session on Medicinal Plants<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The outreach began with an interactive presentation focusing on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Importance and uses of medicinal plants in primary healthcare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common medicinal plants found in Assam, including their scientific names and therapeutic properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Household herbal remedies shared by students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The session encouraged active engagement, with students asking questions and sharing local traditional knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u267b\ufe0f <strong>Compost-Making Demonstration<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The second segment introduced students to composting as a method of recycling organic waste. The demonstration covered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Different types of compost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Materials used in compost preparation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step-by-step composting process for households and school gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key do\u2019s and don\u2019ts for efficient decomposition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A live demonstration using biodegradable waste enabled students to observe the composting procedure firsthand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Student Participation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The program saw enthusiastic participation from students of <strong>Classes 7 to 10<\/strong>, who showed a keen interest in plant identification and eco-friendly waste management. Their involvement reflected a positive response to adopting sustainable practices in everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Outcome<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The outreach program provided valuable practical knowledge and strengthened the connection between academic learning and community welfare. It inspired young learners to appreciate traditional medicinal knowledge and adopt environmentally responsible habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Importantly, the program also served as an opportunity for the <strong>M.Sc. 3<sup>rd<\/sup> Semester students<\/strong> to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Share their academic knowledge with younger learners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance their communication and presentation skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build confidence through real-time teaching interactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop leadership and teamwork abilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This two-way learning experience made the outreach program highly meaningful for both the school students and the University participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Botany extends heartfelt gratitude to the school administration, teachers, and students for their cooperation and warm hospitality. The initiative marked a meaningful step toward promoting environmental awareness and preserving indigenous plant knowledge for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-310c77b0 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-botany\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-19-at-6.38.48-PM-2-1024x768.jpeg ,https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-botany\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-19-at-6.38.48-PM-2.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-botany\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-19-at-6.38.48-PM-2.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-botany\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-19-at-6.38.48-PM-2-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-3142\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" title=\"WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-19-at-6.38.48-PM-2\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-4f5cdefb wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-botany\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-19-at-6.38.48-PM-3.jpeg ,https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-botany\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-19-at-6.38.48-PM-3.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-botany\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-19-at-6.38.48-PM-3.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-botany\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-19-at-6.38.48-PM-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-3143\" width=\"960\" height=\"739\" title=\"WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-19-at-6.38.48-PM-3\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-d8c714ea wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-botany\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-19-at-6.39.43-PM-1024x610.jpeg ,https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-botany\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-19-at-6.39.43-PM.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-botany\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-19-at-6.39.43-PM.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-botany\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-19-at-6.39.43-PM-1024x610.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-3144\" width=\"1265\" height=\"754\" title=\"WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-19-at-6.39.43-PM\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-4d0cc70a wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-botany\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-19-at-6.39.03-PM-922x1024.jpeg ,https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-botany\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-19-at-6.39.03-PM.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-botany\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-19-at-6.39.03-PM.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-botany\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-19-at-6.39.03-PM-922x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-3145\" width=\"960\" height=\"1066\" title=\"WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-19-at-6.39.03-PM\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Department of Botany, Assam Don Bosco University, successfully conducted an outreach program titled \u201cUnderstanding Medicinal Plants and Compost Making\u201d at Kamarkuchi Higher Secondary School, Assam. 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