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SETU 2021 - Streets for Me
"Streets For Me" - SETU 2021
The theme of SETU 2021 is “Streets for Me”. Building on the multiple editions of SETU over the years and anchored in the broader agenda of Sustainable Development Goals 2030, the overall objective of SETU 2021 was to stimulate the native curiosity of young people and foster their active participation in the affairs of the city. Starting September 19, 2021, the event consisted of a series of online workshops and related events, culminating in an offline event on October 2, 2021, at Kashipur, Uttarakhand.
Multiple resource persons from all over India anchored and facilitated the workshop for 14 teams consisting of students from around thirteen schools/colleges/institutions in and around Kashipur. In total, 140 students participated in the workshops.
About the Workshop
Sustainable Cities are those that seek to make our cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. It calls for taking steps to foster green sustainability, social sustainability, and economic sustainability simultaneously. It also calls for minimizing required inputs of energy, water, and food, and drastically reducing waste, output of heat, water, and air pollution by all stakeholders. The objective of the workshop on Streets for Me was to facilitate students to explore people’s relationships with the place, directly and indirectly. By mapping narratives of different stakeholders, their associations, and their belief systems, it was expected that the stories would bring forth the values that different stakeholders from various walks of life held for the place of Kashipur. It was hoped that the students would also capture physical changes in their neighbourhood through observations and would present the most desirable outcome on how they perceive the place by presenting the same as an article. The workshop was organized around the framework consisting of the tasks to observe, relate, design, and act:
Photo Highlights
Competition Results
- In Group A, the third position was secured by Samar Study Girls School, Kashipur, the second position by R.A.N. Public School, Rudrapur, and the coveted first position was clinched by Vision Valley School, Kashipur.
- In Group B, R.A.N. Public School earned the third-place distinction, Vision Valley School secured the second position, and Chhauni Children’s Academy, Kashipur, proudly claimed the top prize.
- This Annual Social Conclave was not just a celebration of academic excellence but also a testament to the commitment of young minds to address pressing environmental concerns. It showcased the potential of the youth in shaping a sustainable future.
- We extend our sincere congratulations to all participants and winners for their outstanding contributions and dedication to a brighter, more sustainable world.
- On October 2, 2023, Little Scholars School celebrated Gandhi Jayanti with an elaborate event, drawing attention to their annual “Setu Program”. Since its inception in 2015, the program has touched upon themes of global importance, and this year, it shone a spotlight on “Sustainable Water Management” in the context of the world economy.
- The proceedings began with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony. Mr. Ranveer Singh, the esteemed Regional Education Officer from CBSE, took the lead, flanked by Dr. Chhavi Mathur, the dedicated school administrator, and the spirited Principal Shikha Gautam. The air was filled with reverence when the students offered a Ganesh Vandana, a devotional tribute to Lord Ganesha.
- But what truly captured the essence of the event was a meticulously choreographed dance performance by the students of Little Scholars School. The dance, imbued with traditional elements, was executed with a dedication that spoke of hours of practice and passion. The grace and beauty of their movements left the audience deeply moved, creating an enduring memory of the day’s celebration.
Participating Students
Chhavit
Class XI
Uday Grover
Class XII
Vansh Raheja
Class XII
Participating Schools
Participating Dignitaries
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Ms. Aruna Bhardwaj
Professor
Associate Professor Aruna Bhardwaj was the co-founder of Vertex Designs and an Associate partner at Vertex Inc., for over two decades, where she was involved with conceptualization, design, supervision, and end-to-end execution of various projects that ranged from hospitality, organized retail, commercial & residential. Vertex Design and Vertex Inc. have to their credit association with companies such as Standard Chartered Bank, IDBI Bank, and Vodafone, besides working on one-off design-intensive projects such as Delhi Art Gallery, Rajasthali, plus Khadi showrooms. MSMSII Museum at City Palace & Jaigarh Gallery, Jaipur, were some of the other key contemporary adaptive reuse projects that were handled by her. Presently pursuing her PhD on Child-Friendly Urban Spaces, her research interests include community participation in planning and diversity in city culture. She presently is the Fourth year B.Arch design studio director and teaches various subjects with both B.Arch and M.Arch Interior Architecture.