The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched a two-week Summer Vacation Programme at the Delhi Zoo from May 22nd to June 4th, 2025. This initiative, a collaboration between the National Zoological Park (NZP), the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), and WWF-India, is part of the Mass Awareness Campaign under Mission LiFE, aligning with the World Environment Day 2025 theme of ending global plastic pollution. The program engages 240 students from Delhi NCR through interactive activities focused on environmental conservation and sustainability, including workshops, competitions, and creative projects. The program will culminate in an exhibition of student work on June 5th, along with a cleanliness drive, tree plantation, and awards ceremony. The program aims to foster environmental stewardship among young participants.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: Government ministry responsible for environmental and forestry matters.
Twoweek Summer Programme: A two-week program focused on environmental awareness.
Delhi Zoo: Location of the Summer Programme.
Mission LiFE: An initiative promoting environmentally conscious lifestyles.
Mass Awareness Campaign: A campaign under Mission LiFE to raise public awareness.
World Environment Day 2025: An annual international day for environmental action, specifically the 2025 event.
22 MAY 2025: Date of posting the notification.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi office, the source of the notification.
National Zoological Park: Also known as NZP, the main organizer of the Summer Vacation Programme 2025.
NZP: Abbreviation for National Zoological Park.
New Delhi: Location of the National Zoological Park.
National Museum of Natural History: Also known as NMNH, a collaborator in the Summer Vacation Programme 2025.
NMNH: Abbreviation for National Museum of Natural History.
WWFIndia: A collaborating organization (World Wide Fund for Nature - India).
Summer Vacation Programme 2025: The specific summer program being launched.
NZP Education Centre: One of the locations where the program is being held.
WWFs community centre: Another location where the program is being held.
Ending Global Plastic Pollution: Theme for the World Environment Day 2025.
Delhi NCR: The National Capital Region of Delhi, the region from which students are participating.
5th June: Final day of the program.
Dr. Sanjeet Kumar IFS: Director of the National Zoological Park.
Director, National Zoological Park: Title and organization of Dr. Sanjeet Kumar IFS.
Smt. Naaz Rizvi: Director of NMNH.
Director, NMNH: Title and Organization of Smt. Naaz Rizvi.
International Day for Biological Diversity: A day to promote awareness of biodiversity issues.
India: Country, whose sustainability goals the programme contributes to
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Two-week Summer Programme launched at Delhi
Zoo, under Mission LiFE’s Mass Awareness
Campaign for the World Environment Day 2025
Posted On: 22 MAY 2025 8:59PM by PIB Delhi
The National Zoological Park (NZP), New Delhi, in collaboration with the National Museum of Natural
History (NMNH) and WWF-India, launched its Summer Vacation Programme 2025 today. The programme is
being held at the NZP Education Centre and WWF’s community centre from 22nd May to 4th June 2025,
with sessions from 08:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
This initiative is part of the Mass Awareness Campaign under Mission LiFE, and aligns with the World
Environment Day 2025 theme: “Ending Global Plastic Pollution.”
The programme involves 240 students from junior and senior classes across Delhi NCR, and is designed to
raise awareness about environmental conservation and sustainability. It includes a range of interactive
activities such as:
Slogan writing
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Painting and mask making
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Storytelling and clay modeling
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Waste segregation workshop
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Quiz competition on environmental themes
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On 5th June, the final day of the programme, an exhibition of paintings, models, and crafts created by the
students will be showcased for zoo visitors. Certificates and prizes will be distributed to the winners.
Additionally, a cleanliness and awareness drive on plastic waste and a tree plantation drive will be held,
involving students, staff, and visitors.
The inaugural day saw enthusiastic participation from students, who also had the opportunity to engage with
Dr. Sanjeet Kumar (IFS), Director, National Zoological Park, and Smt. Naaz Rizvi, Director, NMNH. A short
film on biodiversity was screened to mark the International Day for Biological Diversity, offering insights
into India’s rich natural heritage.
Students also enjoyed a guided tour of the zoo’s herbivore section, providing a closer look at wildlife and
conservation efforts. The day concluded with a briefing on the upcoming activities planned as part of the
programme.
The Summer Vacation Programme 2025 aims to inspire young minds to become champions of biodiversity
and environmental stewardship, contributing meaningfully to India’s sustainability goals.***
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