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SRINAGAR: Promoting environmental awareness and nature-based learning, Director School Education, Kashmir (DSEK) Naseer Ahmad Wani, inaugurated the upgraded ECO Club at Bilaliya Educational Institute (BEI), Lal Bazar Srinagar, during its Annual Celebration 2026. The programme began with a plantation drive, joined by Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din, CEO Srinagar and Fayaz Ahmad Fayaz, Media Advisor, Department of Education, with the guests planting saplings on the campus.
The ECO Club inauguration set the tone for the annual celebration themed “A Celebration of Learning, Character & Nature,” which featured student performances and educational presentations, highlighting the importance of learning, character-building and environmental responsibility.
The Annual Celebration was attended by several distinguished guests, including Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, IPS, SSP City Traffic Srinagar; Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din, CEO Srinagar; Former Secretary JKBOSE Farooq Peer; Dr. Farooq Wasil, Director, ThinkSite Services, Dubai; Dr. Anwar Bari, Director, Al-Amina Private School, Sharjah, UAE; Dr. Haleema Sadiya, renowned educationist and Managing Director, EDUFAM; Fayaz Ahmad Fayaz, Media Advisor, Department of Education; Shafqat Jahan and Sheikh Abdul Rashid, Members of the BEI Managing Committee; Tasneem Akhter, Officer, ICDS and Dr. Mushtaq Margoob, renowned psychiatrist and Core Group Member of the Nigeen Lake Conservation Organisation (NLCO).
Speaking on the occasion, Director School Education, Kashmir (DSEK) Naseer Ahmad Wani, emphasised the importance of protecting nature and appreciated the environmental initiatives being led by NLCO Chairman Manzoor Ahmad Wangnoo.“Nature is an essential part of our lives and environmental awareness must become an integral part of education.
The work being carried out by Manzoor Ahmad Wangnoo and NLCO to promote plantation, conservation and environmental responsibility is highly valuable. Such initiatives help our children understand that protecting nature is not only a social responsibility but also an important part of building a healthy and sustainable future.”Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, IPS, SSP City Traffic Srinagar, stressed discipline and civic responsibility “Schools have a vital role in developing disciplined and responsible citizens. Road safety, respect for rules and concern for others are values that should begin from an early age.
”Former Secretary JKBOSE Farooq Peer said “True education goes beyond academic results. Children need knowledge, confidence, character and the ability to think independently and contribute positively to society.”Dr. Farooq Wasil, Director, ThinkSite Services, Dubai, emphasised future-ready education “The world is changing rapidly. Our children need creativity, communication, critical thinking, adaptability and strong values to succeed in a technology-driven global environment.”Dr. Anwar Bari, Director, Al-Amina Private School, Sharjah, UAE, said “Education must connect classroom learning with real life.
Practical skills, confidence, values and global awareness are essential for preparing children for the future.”Renowned educationist Dr. Haleema Sadiya, Managing Director, EDUFAM, highlighted the importance of holistic child development “Every child has unique potential. Education should nurture not only academic ability but also creativity, confidence, empathy, communication and emotional growth.
”BEI Chairman Manzoor Ahmad Wangnoo said the annual celebration was an occasion to recognise students’ learning, creativity and character-building. “Our Annual Celebration is not merely a cultural programme. It celebrates what our children are learning, how they are growing and the values they will carry into life. At BEI, we believe education must develop knowledge, character and responsibility towards nature and society.
”The event featured skits, plays, speeches, rhymes and cultural presentations by BEI students, who were appreciated for their confidence, creativity and enthusiastic participation.The plantation drive, ECO Club inauguration and student presentations highlighted BEI’s continued efforts towards nature-based learning, plantation, waste management, environmental awareness and sustainable practices.The distinguished guests appreciated BEI’s efforts to provide students with learning opportunities beyond textbooks and encouraged the institution to continue promoting knowledge, character, creativity and environmental responsibility.
Mementos were presented to the guests as a mark of appreciation. The programme concluded with BEI expressing gratitude to the guests, parents, students, teachers and staff for making Annual Celebration 2026 a memorable occasion.
Presenting the vote of thanks, BEI Principal Nissar Ahmad expressed gratitude to the Chief Guest, distinguished guests, parents, students, faculty and staff for their presence and support. He particularly thanked the guests for encouraging the students and appreciating BEI’s efforts towards holistic education, environmental awareness and character-building. He also acknowledged the contribution of the teachers, parents and students in making the Annual Celebration 2026 a successful and memorable event.
