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KSQ marks 25 years with green initiatives for sustainable future

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ), an Indian community forum in Qatar, celebrated World Environment Day 2025 with a series of vibrant activities promoting environmental awareness across age groups. The celebrations held at the Vibrant Safety Academy recently included drawing, colouring, and elocution contests, followed by an online Quiz Prelims. A one-minute video campaign for children under 12 showcased impressive creativity and messaging. In line with its Silver Jubilee Year, KSQ donated 25 saplings to Delhi Public School (DPS). These were planted by the students along with Principal Asna Nafees, Facilities Manager Shashi Shekar Patra, and KSQ management committee members. Another, plantation drive was held at the premises of Pearling International School. This was followed by the finals of the Environmental Quiz for participants aged 18 and above, conducted by KSQ's enthusiastic host Kishore. KSQ President Ravi Shetty welcomed the attendees, commended participants, and urged the community to 'be part of the solution, not the pollution'. Prizes were distributed to winners in all categories. Chief Guest Thaha Muhammed Abdul Kareem (president, IBPC) inspired the audience with his speech and self-composed poem 'Seeds of Change'. Guest of Honour Diwakar Poojary (former GS of ICC, ICBF & IBPC) lauded KSQ's efforts and recalled past campaigns where KSQ excelled as one of the champions. Bhuvana Suraj, ladies & children coordinator, delivered the vote of thanks. The event was anchored by Shashidhar HB (logistics & environment secretary), supported by General Secretary Kumar Swamy, and the KSQ management committee team. Special thanks were given to plant sponsors ATS, Jayavani, Santhosh Pillai (Vibrant) and Pranav (PSA). Judges Bharthi, Sushma Harish, Arun Kumar, and Madhu HK ensured fair evaluations. Dignitaries present included KSQ advisors, Sandeep Reddy (ICC), Subramanya Hebbagelu (ISC), Asmath Ali, and other Karnataka-based community leaders. KSQ's celebration stood as a vibrant example of environmental stewardship and youth engagement in action.