HOLISTIC ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY: A CAMPUS INITIATIVE
Sustainable Campus Initiatives :
Spread over 27 hectares, the campus doesn’t disturb the terrain profile and includes a botanical garden with rich flora and fauna.
Restricted entry of public and student vehicles into the campus. Parking is provided outside the campus.
Sapling distribution in association with Environment Day.
Trees on campus are labeled, creating awareness among students, staff, and visitors.
Course diaries have been replaced by an e-portal named “ETLAB,” reducing paper use.
Energy Management initiatives :
Green energy through solar panels.
LED bulbs, Inverter ACs, BLDC fans, etc., are promoted to reduce the carbon footprint.
Administrative directions are issued to reduce unnecessary use of electricity.
Waste Management
Crushed concrete cubes are re-used for tiling pavements.
Plastics are banned inside the campus. Biodegradable substitutes are promoted.
The college has facilities like the biogas plant and STP for waste management.
Water Management
Emphasis is given for conserving water through a wide network of ponds and tanks.
Recycled wastewater is used for gardening and cricket pitch wetting.
Training programmes/FDPs/Seminars/Courses
In the academic curriculum, we follow courses like Sustainable Engineering, Disaster Management, and the Constitution of India to imbibe sustainable values among students and faculty.
FDPs (Faculty Development Programs) are conducted to promote concepts of sustainability among teachers and students.
Student Initiatives
E-waste collection and paper seed pen distributions are conducted.
Campus cleaning drives are held on special occasions like Gandhi Jayanthi, Independence Day, etc.
Initiative to provide pesticide-free vegetables and fruits.