With this, the college becomes the first ‘Eco-Conscious Champion Institute’ under the programme. As part of the first leg, OPPO India and AICTE promoted green skills among youth by offering internships across colleges in India. More than 9,000 students from over 1,400 institutions applied for these internships, and 5,000 were selected. These students are now engaged in handson sustainability activities such as awareness sessions, E-surveys, Green Day celebrations, etc.
The second leg educates youth about the increasing challenge of electronic waste management, such as discarded wires, mobile phones, chargers, batteries, etc. and the need for effective disposal for a sustainable future. Dr Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairperson of the National Education Technology Forum (NETF), graced the launch ceremony as the Chief Guest. Also present at the occasion were Mr Rakesh Bhardwaj, Head of Public Affairs at OPPO India and Prof Ajay Kumar Arora, Principal of Ramjas College, University of Delhi among other dignitaries. During the two-day programme, students from various societies-such as the Literary Society, Dancing Society, Music Society,
Photography Society, Quiz Society, Fine Arts Society, and more-will be engaged in a diverse range of activities.
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