Students showcase environmental projects at BhooMe festival

PUDUCHERRY As many as 15 student-led projects addressing environmental challenges were showcased as part of BhooMe Festival 2026 here recently. The festival was organised by Svarnim Puducherry, Sri Aurobindo Society under the theme “Where Young Minds Can Heal the Planet.” Launched on World Environment Day, the festival aimed to nurture environmental responsibility among school students and encourage them to translate environmental awareness into meaningful action.

According to the organisers, as a three-month, student-led action research initiative, the festival invited students from primary to higher secondary level to identify environmental challenges and develop practical solutions through projects. A total of 22 projects were registered, of which 15 were successfully completed.