Karnataka State Pollution Control Board organised many competitions on the occasion of World Environment Day. Among the various competitions, Shreya Hegde of class 10 took part in the essay writing and secured first place. She was given the award in a grand function arranged for this purpose on July 3rd, 2024 by the Chief Minister of Karnataka Sri.Siddaramaiah.The competitions were based on the theme of this year, “Our Land, Our Future. We are #GenerationRestoration” which emphasizes the importance of restoring land, combating desertification, and enhancing resilience to drought.