The Student Development Office and NSS Unit 31 of Sacred Heart College, Thevara, are organizing JAL PUNARJANI – Water Rebirth, a science-led, intergenerational bioremediation initiative aimed at restoring Kochi's canals, ponds, lakes, and stagnant water bodies through citizen science and student participation.

The programme will be launched on World Environment Day, 5 June 2026, as part of the Canal Revival through Citizen Science and Students Participation (CRISSP) initiative. The project is being undertaken in collaboration with CSIR-NIO Regional Centre, Kochi, and is envisioned as a long-term environmental restoration programme spanning 60 months.

Event Details Date: 5 June 2026 Time: 2:00 PM Venue: Water Tank Road Canal & Sacred Heart College, Thevara Organized by: Student Development Office and NSS Unit 31 About the Initiative

JAL PUNARJANI brings together three generations to work towards the revival of local water bodies:

Young Scientists (Students of Grades 7–9): Preparing, rolling, and introducing probiotic balls into water bodies while actively participating in citizen science initiatives. Senior Citizens: Sharing local history, traditional knowledge, and memories associated with water bodies to strengthen intergenerational learning. Scientists and Experts: Leading awareness programmes, monitoring ecological changes, validating laboratory findings, and mentoring participants. Key Highlights Science-based bioremediation of canals and stagnant water bodies. Pre- and post-intervention laboratory water analysis with scientific validation. Quarterly efficacy monitoring for 90 days. Citizen science participation and certificates for student volunteers. Long-term school and community engagement for five years. Documentation and publication as an age-friendly environmental best practice under the GNAFCC framework.

The initiative seeks to foster environmental stewardship, scientific awareness, and community participation while contributing to the restoration of Kochi's precious water ecosystems.

Theme: Science-Led. Intergenerational. Globally Reportable.

Join us in restoring our waters and building a healthier Kochi for future generations.

Contact

Dr. Praveen G. Pai Chairman, CEDAC & WHO-GNAFCC Focal Point, Kochi and Kozhikode Email: pranam@cedac.in