WORLD HABITAT DAY

India International School, Jaipur observed the World Habitat day on Monday, October 5 2009. This occasion is designated by UN – HABITAT to provide a unique opportunity to focus attention on the importance of shelter in people’s lives.

The United Nations has designated the first Monday of October every year as the World Habitat Day. The idea is give a thought on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to have adequate shelter. It is also intended to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat.

The World Habitat awards are presented each year at the global celebration of the World Habitat Day.

The students observed this day by preparing charts and posters to raise awareness and reflect on the problems of rapid urbanization and its impact on the environment.