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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Student perception and effectiveness of eco-club initiatives in biodiversity conservation at Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, with special reference to National Cadet Corps (NCC)
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Harshita Singh, Ruchira Nigam, Asif Ahmad Siddiqui, Chitra Singh
Abstract
Environmental education plays a crucial role in promoting biodiversity
conservation among young individuals. The present study evaluates student
perception and the effectiveness of eco-club initiatives in biodiversity
conservation at Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, with special
reference to National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets. A questionnaire-based survey
was conducted among 80 NCC cadets to assess their biodiversity awareness,
participation in eco-club activities, and behavioural changes associated with
environmental initiatives. Descriptive statistical methods including frequency
distribution, percentage analysis, mean, and standard deviation were applied
for data analysis. The results indicate that 62.5% of respondents reported good
to very good awareness of biodiversity conservation, with a mean awareness
score of 3.65. Participation in eco-club activities was reported by 67.5% of
students, with plantation drives, awareness campaigns, and cleanliness drives
being the most common activities. A majority of respondents also reported
positive behavioural changes such as plant maintenance, reduced littering, and
decreased use of single-use plastics. The findings highlight the significant
role of eco-clubs and NCC in enhancing environmental awareness and encouraging
student participation in biodiversity conservation within higher educational
institutions.
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Harshita Singh, Ruchira Nigam, Asif Ahmad Siddiqui, Chitra Singh "Student perception and effectiveness of eco-club initiatives in biodiversity conservation at Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, with special reference to National Cadet Corps (NCC)". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 1-5
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