To promote environmental sustainability on campus through awareness, action, and advocacy by implementing eco-friendly practices, conserving natural resources, and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility among students and staff.
Responsibilities
Plan and implement green initiatives such as tree plantations, waste management, water conservation, and energy-saving programs.
Conduct awareness programs on environmental issues, sustainability, and climate change.
Collaborate with external agencies and NGOs for environmental campaigns and projects.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of green initiatives on campus.
Document environmental activities and prepare reports for accreditation and internal quality assurance.
Encourage eco-friendly practices such as minimal plastic usage, energy efficiency, and green commuting.
Things to Consider
Ensure student and staff participation in all green initiatives.
Focus on long-term impact and sustainable outcomes.
Align activities with national and global environmental goals (SDGs).
Promote community outreach for broader environmental impact.
Protocol to be Followed
Committee Composition
A Convenor
Faculty representatives
Student volunteers
A liaison with IQAC or Eco Club (if existing)
Planning of Activities
Prepare an annual action plan.
Seek administrative approval and coordinate with departments.
Tree plantation drives.
Cleanliness and recycling campaigns.
Green audits.
Awareness rallies and workshops.
Implementation
Ensure participant safety.
Arrange proper logistics and tools.
Maintain documentation, photographs, attendance, and feedback.
Collaboration
Partner with Municipality and Forest Department.
Collaborate with NGOs.
Invite environmental experts and alumni.
Green Campus Practices
Promote cloth bags and reusable bottles.
Reduce plastic usage.
Practice waste segregation.
Encourage rainwater harvesting and composting.
Promote energy-saving measures.
Monitoring & Audit
Audit water and energy consumption.
Review waste disposal practices.
Monitor green cover and biodiversity.
Maintain audit reports.
Awareness Programs
Poster and slogan competitions.
Seminars on climate change and sustainability.
Campus drives such as "No Vehicle Day" and "Eco Week".
Reporting
Submit semester-wise reports to the Principal and IQAC.
Include participation data, environmental impact, challenges, and recommendations.
