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Awareness Programme on Solar Energy, Green Campus Audit, and Rainwater Harvesting Conducted
As part of the Bharat Environment Programme 2026, an awareness programme on Solar Energy, Green Campus Audit, and Rainwater Harvesting was successfully organized under the auspices of the NSS Unit of Sri Ramakrishna Degree College (Autonomous), Nandyal.
On this occasion, Dr. G. Hemanth Reddy, Director of the College, participated in the programme and explained the various Green Campus Audit initiatives being implemented at the institution. He stated that the use of BLDC (Brushless Direct Current) fans helps save nearly 70% of electricity consumption. The college has replaced conventional fans, which generally consume 60–75 watts of power, with energy-efficient fans that consume only 30–35 watts.
He further informed that the college has adopted LED tube lights and floodlights to reduce electricity consumption. In addition, the institution is utilizing 100-watt solar units to harness renewable energy. The solar power generated is being used in classrooms, hostels, laboratories, and stadium facilities, thereby supporting environmentally sustainable practices.
Furthermore, the college has established rainwater harvesting systems through soak pits to conserve rainwater. An STP (Sewage Treatment Plant) has also been installed to treat wastewater generated from the hostel premises.
To further reduce energy consumption, the college has replaced old CRT monitors in laboratories with energy-efficient LED monitors. The Director also explained that Student Citizenship Behaviour (SCB) activities are being conducted regularly to promote environmental awareness and responsible citizenship among students.
During the programme, awareness was also created regarding the solar energy schemes introduced by the Central Government. NSS volunteers delivered speeches highlighting the importance of solar energy and emphasized the need to adopt renewable energy resources for a sustainable future.
The students enthusiastically participated in the programme and recognized their responsibility towards environmental conservation.
The programme was successfully organized under the supervision of NSS Programme Officers Mrs. M. Sravani Kumari and Mr. T. Madhava Reddy.
