AWaDH in association with the Punjab State Council for Science and Technology supported By Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change conducted a two day workshop on Environment Education Program partnering with AWaDH Incubated startup Terafac Technologies Pvt Ltd. The Workshop on Environmental Awareness & Outreach is a unique initiative designed to engage school children in the critical role of sustainability through the fascinating world of Environment IoT Kits and Industrial Automation. We aim to ignite a passion for environmental stewardship among the younger generation by integrating hands-on learning with cutting-edge technology.

AWaDH showcased and demonstrated Environmental IoT kits in schools across the Punjab region as part of the LiFE Environment mission.

These kits aim to leverage engineering technologies to address environmental challenges and develop sustainable solutions. As part of its commitment to skilling the next generation, iHub – AWaDH has implemented various programs to empower school students with essential digital and technical skills.

General Description of the Kit:

The Exclusive Environment IoT Kit is a cutting-edge educational tool designed to

bring the complex concepts of environmental monitoring and sustainability to life. It

leverages the latest in Internet of Things (IoT) technology to provide a hands-on

learning experience, enabling users to collect, analyze, and understand environmental

data in real time.

Major Components:

• AirSense: AirSense plays a crucial role in environmental monitoring, livestock

farming, and greenhouse management. It detects the presence and

concentration of CO2 gas in the surrounding environment through mechanisms

and non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) absorption. The detection range is 400

ppm to 5000 ppm. The device changes colour depending on the level of Carbon

dioxide. 

• Weather Pro: This component provides accurate temperature, humidity and

light intensity readings, essential for studying environmental conditions.

• AviEar: Low Power Solution for Acoustic Monitoring of Avian Biodiversity. It

is essential to know about Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks, Wetlands,

Forest Reserves or National Areas in Punjab. AviEar would be able to recognize

the avians by listing their sounds in real-time.

• CPS Kit: This contains various devices to display, and monitor environmental

factors. This kit will help to conduct game-based learning for school children.

Accessory Activities for the Environment Awareness and Outreach:

• Digital Poster Making Competition (Using Digital Tools); Theme:

“Protecting Our Planet”

• Essay Writing Competition using Google Docs in teams of 3-5 students;

Theme: “Sustainable Living” using novel engineering approaches 

• Nature Walk and Clean-up Drive in the region near their school premises

PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ropar

IIT Ropar’s iHub-AWaDH as part of its engaging school children in environmental awareness activities and competitions to foster a deeper understanding of environmental issues. The establishment of an Eco Club with an inspiring oath ceremony dedicated to protecting the environment and debate is conducted on “Environment Awareness”. We present the role of Environment IoT, followed by the installation and demonstration of an Environment IoT kit.

PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Rakoli, Mohali

In this workshop, we presented a captivating exploration of Environment IoT. The Eco Club serves as a dynamic platform for fostering environmental consciousness within the community. To solidify their commitment, students actively participated in a symbolic tree planting ceremony. An immersive learning session showcased the transformative potential of AR and VR in environmental education by AWaDH incubated startup team 6D of Solutions Pvt Ltd. 

Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Rupnagar

The workshop, held at Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Rupnagar, engaged over 100 enthusiastic students in interactive activities and demonstrations. By interacting with the Exclusive Environment IoT Kit, school children are not just passive recipients of knowledge but active participants in environmental conservation.