Have a discussion in the class – how to conserve various resources used in your school.
To conserve various resources used in school, we must practice resource conservation at various levels. Resources are vital for any developmental activity, but irrational consumption and over-utilisation may lead to socio-economic and environmental problems.
We should follow the principle of sustainable development in our school. As Gandhiji wisely said, "There is enough for everybody's need and not for any body's greed." This means using resources like water, paper and electricity only as per our needs and avoiding wastage.
Resource planning is essential for sustainable existence. We must prevent indiscriminate exploitation of resources to avoid problems like environmental pollution and land degradation. Conservation at school level will help ensure resources are available for future generations and contribute to global peace and quality of life.
Explanation
This question is from the Project/Activity section of the textbook. The answer applies the general principles of resource conservation mentioned in the context—such as sustainable development, Gandhiji's philosophy of need vs greed, and the importance of resource planning—to a school setting. The context emphasizes that resource conservation at various levels is important to overcome socio-economic and environmental problems.