About the Organisation
Established in 1994, The Green Circle (GC) is a result oriented environmental NGO consisting of professionals from various fields and has made significant impact in areas relating to awareness of the natural and cultural environment of Sikkim. We are a registered body with No. 691 Volume No. I 9th November 1994 vide Letter No. 460/L/R dated 9th November 1994 of Land Revenue Department, Government of Sikkim. Click here to see registration documents
Objective
The aims and objectives of the organisation as enshrined in our constitution are as follows:
(a) To develop ecological ethics – a change in the attitude of Man, towards Man, his Heritage and culture, Society and Nature in realization of man as part of Nature and not alien to it.
(b) To create a set of values and feelings of concern for the environment and the motivation for actively participating in environmental improvement and protection.
(c) To help individuals, groups, institution etc. especially the youth to:
(i) Acquire an awareness of and sensitivity to the total environment and its allied problems.
(ii) Acquire skills for identifying and solving environmental problems.
(iii)Work towards resolution of environmental problems.
(d) To actively participate in preventing and solving environmental problems.
(e) To serve as a platform for any individual(s), NGOs, institutions and Governments at various levels and interacting with them to focus on current and potential environmental situations.
(f) To utilize a board array of educational approaches to teaching and learning about and from the environment with due stress on practical activities and first hand experience.
(g) To take necessary action(s) against environmental exploitation and act as an environmental watchdog.
(h) To do all things and to perform all such acts as may be necessary or appropriate for the achievement of any or all of the above aims and objectives without the interest of any political or religious group.