Rajgir: The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Regional Office Patna, in collaboration with Nalanda University, has launched a two-day workshop on upcycling, sustainability and creative innovation at the university campus in Rajgir.
Titled “Kala: Kaushal Aur Sahabhagita – Upcycling, Sustainability And Creative Innovation”, the workshop is being conducted by social artist Kumar Prashant.
The initiative focuses on promoting sustainability, community resilience and inclusive participation by exploring how waste materials can be transformed into useful and artistic products through creativity and traditional skills.
JEEViKA Members And Self-Help Groups Join First Day
The first day of the workshop is focused on practical training for JEEViKA members, participating partners and members of self-help groups from surrounding areas.
Participants are being introduced to creative ways of reusing discarded materials while developing practical skills that can support sustainable lifestyles and resource conservation.
The workshop also highlights how traditional knowledge and creative practices can contribute to reducing waste and making better use of available resources.
ICCR Scholars And Nalanda Students To Join On Second Day
The second day will bring together ICCR scholars and students of Nalanda University.
The sessions will focus on creative learning and environmental awareness, giving students an opportunity to explore sustainability through hands-on creative activities.
The organisers aim to connect artistic expression with everyday environmental practices and encourage participants to consider reuse and responsible consumption.
Art And Collective Participation For Sustainability
The workshop seeks to highlight the role of art, traditional skills and collective participation in building sustainable and resilient communities.
By bringing together self-help groups, scholars and students, the initiative also creates an opportunity for participants from different backgrounds to share skills and experiences.
The organisers said the workshop is intended to promote a sustainable lifestyle, conservation of resources and the development of more resilient and inclusive communities.
The initiative is being organised by ICCR Regional Office Patna under the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with Nalanda University.
