Sri Ramakrishna Degree College (Autonomous), Nandyal, has been honored with the prestigious “Platinum Sustainable Campus Partner Award” in recognition of its exemplary efforts in environmental conservation and the implementation of sustainable development initiatives. A felicitation programme was organized at the college on Thursday to celebrate this significant achievement.

As part of the Bharat Environment Programme, the college conducted Earth Week celebrations from April 22 to April 29, undertaking a series of eco-friendly activities. NSS volunteers actively participated in tree plantation drives, administered sustainability pledges, maintained cleanliness across the college campus, and organized cleanliness campaigns at children’s parks and public spaces. Reports and photographs documenting these activities were submitted periodically to the organizing agency.

A total of 534 educational institutions from across the country participated in the programme. Sri Ramakrishna Degree College distinguished itself by securing the 19th position at the national level, which is considered a remarkable accomplishment.

In recognition of this achievement, representatives of Research Heights presented the Platinum Sustainable Campus Partner Award to the college during a grand ceremony held on June 1 at the Global Peace Auditorium, Hyderabad.

The organizers acknowledged the valuable encouragement and support extended by Prof. G. Ramakrishna Reddy, Chairman; Dr. G. Hemanth Reddy, Director; Dr. K.B.V. Subbaiah, Principal; and Ms. Pragathi Reddy, Dean of Academics, which greatly contributed to the successful implementation of the environmental initiatives.

The programmes were coordinated under the guidance of NSS Programme Officers Ms. M. Sravani Kumari and Mr. T. Madhava Reddy, with enthusiastic participation from NSS volunteers, ensuring the success of the activities.

On this occasion, the college management, Principal Dr. K.B.V. Subbaiah, faculty members, and students congratulated the award recipients and expressed pride in the institution’s continued commitment to environmental sustainability and green campus development.