Panasonic empower Indian students, concludes the “Eco Picture Diary Contest"

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(Free-Press-Release.com) November 3, 2011 --

Panasonic, the global leader in innovation and technology today recognized school students of India for their contribution towards building a greener tomorrow through its enthralling initiative "Eco Picture Diary contest". In August 2011, Panasonic Eco picture diaries were sent to schools across Delhi and Mumbai, where the students participated by compiling creative pictures, illustrations and photographs in order to create awareness about the environment. Sakshi Satija from Father Agnel School- Noida has been adjudged the winner by a panel of judges’ comprising of Mr. Kan Takahashi and Mr. N.S Satish from Panasonic India. Also part of the panel is Mr. S. Brahmachari, Associate Professor of Indian Institute of Mass Communication. The winner was chosen basis messaging, originality/creativity, connectivity between picture & diary, impression and artistic ability. Kanak Lata Kumari from St. Xavier’s High School and Ved D. Save from Rustomjee Cambridge International School were recognized as runner ups of the contest.
The "Eco Picture Diary contest" was initiated by Panasonic with the aim of promoting awareness around the environment and its issues, especially among children. In order to participate in the contest, children between the age group 6 to 15 submitted their entries by September 16th 2011. The shortlisted entries will be sent to Japan HQ by November 2011 and the final winner will be a part of the Global Awarding Ceremony in Paris, France.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Daizo Ito, President, Panasonic India said, “This contest provides a great opportunity for children and their families to get engaged in a competition that target young kids right from their learning days to understand the significance of preserving and protecting the environment. Through such activities we at Panasonic are working towards our vision of becoming the No.1 Green Innovation Company in the electronics industry by 2018.“
Speaking on the contest, Ms. Radhika Kalia - Head Public Relations & Corporate Communication, Panasonic India said that, "As part of our commitment to the 'Go Green' programme, we have initiated a fun-filled activity for children so as to help them realize the importance of the environment and the strength of their contribution in order to recover the resources that are deteriorating. Through this initiative, Panasonic aims at helping the students to determine their disregard and sensitize them towards building a greener earth for a healthier tomorrow."

Commenting on the Panasonic initiative, Mr. S. Bramachari, Associate Professor of Indian Institute of Mass Communication said, “This activity involves creating awareness among children on important environmental issues and make them think on how their modest contribution can bring about a change for a greener earth.”