On 5th April, 2022, Chitkara University School of Maritime
Studies (CU SMS), Chandigarh celebrated NMD by organizing a Walkathon on
the theme “NET ZERO EMISSIONS”. The students of B.Sc. Nautical Science
walked all the way through the campus of Chitkara University, Punjab, and encouraged the students and faculty members to cut the green house gas emissions to as close to zero as
possible, with any remaining emissions to be re-absorbed by the
atmosphere, oceans, and forests for instance.
Cadets also performed a skit outside the square one (canteen) so as to
make aware the people about “Why we celebrate National Maritime Day” and “What
is Net Zero Emissions”. This was followed by annual Sports Day.Every year on April 5, the
National Maritime Day (NMD) is celebrated, to create awareness in supporting
safe and environmentally sound intercontinental commerce and the global
economy. This day focuses on defending and preserving the maritime zone of the
country.