The document outlines the formation and objectives of a proposed society aimed at promoting environmental awareness and sustainability while generating local employment. It highlights the organization's vision for a pollution-free future, values such as transparency and professionalism, and proposes near-term activities like educational programs and tree planting initiatives. Funding options include corporate donations, government projects, and product sales, with several next steps detailed for establishing the society.

1. Environment and Employment 26 th of January 2011, Suri, Birbhum Biswajit Majumder * The name of the society is still under consideration (during the time of presentation)

2. Agenda Why do something? Objectives of the organization Vision The culture of the organization – proposed values Proposed near-term activities Funding Options Next Steps

3. Why do something?

4. Objectives To promote the awareness of green and clean environment, to disseminate the knowledge of global and local environmental issues, to communicate the urgency of having ‘sustainability’ & ‘equitability’ in the process of development. To undertake activities that mitigate environmental pollution and/or promote renewable sources of energy and/or improve energy efficiency. To participate in seeking answers for the environmental issues and push for transforming the answers into policy and in practice. To actively seek to generate local employment in the process of betterment of environment. To undertake any other ancillary activities in fulfillment of the objectives in 1,2,3 & 4 above.

5. Vision We envision a future without the threats of global warming and local pollution . We look forward to the development that is sustainable and environment-friendly while creating employment opportunities.

6. Organization Values Honesty Transparency Political non-alignment Sense of Service (“Seva”) Professionalism Positive Attitude

7. Differentiators - Uniqueness Proactive RTI-compliance (“Right to Information”) for transparency & trust. Independent ‘ Central Programme Monitoring Committee ’ to reinforce organizational integrity. Employee & Volunteer Support (Education, Health). Electronic methods (Internet or mobile-based) for citizen mobilization, with special emphasis on ex-local brains. Focus on Academic collaboration (Local & Beyond), e.g – BIET, SRSV. NGO networking for maximum reach. Local research and documentation.

8. Proposed near-term activities Student Environment and Energy Education Programme. Targeted Plantation Programme. Academic Community Projects formulation (e.g. low-cost solar cooker).

9. Funding Options Corporate Social Responsibility funding from companies. Donations & memberships. Government Projects. Selling of products/services as manageable from time to time (e.g. BP/Blood sugar checking camp). Carbon Credit (To be explored). Lottery/raffle tickets & such events.

10. Next Steps Writing Charter. Agreeing Governing Body. Identifying office space (initially voluntary). Registration of Society. Website. Recruitment. Programme Finalization.

11. Thank you