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Tech-Savvy Principal Honored for Tree QR Codes
5 Jun
Summary
- Principal Vikas Kumar Singh recognized for innovative tree QR code system.
- QR codes provide students access to detailed tree information.
- World Environment Day events included plantation and oath-taking.

On Friday, June 5, 2026, Chatra hosted a series of events to commemorate World Environment Day. These included a vibrant awareness rally, a plantation drive, an oath-taking ceremony, and a special felicitation program. The initiative was organized by the forest, environment, and climate change department of the Jharkhand government.
The awareness rally commenced from Jataraibagh Chowk and concluded at Eco Park, drawing participation from students, officials, and employees. District Collector Ravi Anand graced the occasion as the chief guest. Notable attendees included SP Animesh Naithani and forest division officers Rahul Meena and Mukesh Kumar.
At Eco Park, participants engaged in planting saplings and collectively pledged to safeguard the environment, conserve natural resources, and foster biodiversity. A significant moment was the honoring of Vikas Kumar Singh, principal of Upgraded Middle School, Puraini. He was recognized for his innovative development of a QR code system linked to trees on the school campus, which educates students about tree species and their environmental importance.