The world environment day was celebrated on 10th June by the Department of Zoology in collaboration IIC, Suren Das College, Green campus cell and IQAC. A lecture program was organized which was graced by “The Forest man of India”, Padma Shri Jadav Payeng. Mr. Payeng explained about the importance of planting trees. He also expressed that planting dominant plants reduces diversity and said that one doesn’t need to plant trees but should not cut trees. A plantation of Santalum album (Indian Sandalwood) was also done by the invitee in the campus. Students and faculties from nearby schools and college, various organisation, media and Retd. PCCF Mr. Mohan Malakar also participated in the program.