Launching of CASA’s LRM (Local Resource Mobilisation) - Climate Justice Programme

In Victoria School, Delhi by Director CASA: 18th January 2010

CASA’s Director, Dr. Sushant Agrawal inaugurated a Fete at St. Mary’s Home (for the aged) to commemorate its 138th year, and also launched CASA’s LRM- Climate Justice Programme in Victoria School, Delhi on 18th January 2010 .In his inaugural speech Dr. Agrawal considered it a  privilege  to be a part of this historic event and congratulated  all the concerned  officials  and staff of  both St. Mary’s Home and Victoria School for their commendable services to the  community for the past 14 decades. Dr. Agrawal also assured them of all possible assistance from CASA to continue their good work in the days to come. The Rt. Rev. Sunil Kumar Singh (Bishop-Diocese of Delhi: CNI), Rt. Rev. Collin Theodore (Bishop of Rajasthan Diocese: CNI), Mrs. S.M. Rao (Manager: St. Mary’s Home) and many other dignitaries were present on the occasion. Besides the Director, the Public Relations Officer and Policy Officer from CASA attended the programme.
While addressing a big audience including the inmates of St. Mary’s Home as well as the teachers and students of Victoria School, Dr. Agrawal stressed upon the need to combat the adverse effects of Climate Change and Global Warming in the world today. During the function, Mr. Dinesh Suna – Policy Officer, CASA talked to the students on the issue of Climate Change.

Further, to mark the occasion, Dr. Agrawal, Bishop Singh and Rt. Rev. Collin Theodre, Bishop of Rajasthan Diocese: CNI also planted saplings in the campus of St. Mary’s Home.