A programme on Green Initiative in Higher Education was organised at St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru

Mangaluru: The Green Initiative Program was organised by the Department of Commerce, Center for Postgraduate Studies and Research, St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, on February 17, 2023. A total of 42 students from M.Com. were present for the program.

Environmental Conservation has become one of the core issues that needs to be addressed and sustainable environment is the need of the hour that can save mother Earth. The main aim behind organizing this program was to demonstrate our commitment to the environment and to take steps towards building a sustainable future.

Ms. Merin was the host of the event. The program started with a prayer song led by Ms. Rolvi and team followed by welcome speech and introduction of the speaker delivered by Ms. Melisha and the vote of thanks was given by Ms. Niha.

The speaker for the day was Mr. Steevan Robert Tellis Assistant Professor of Department of MBA Srinivas Institute of Technology. He gave us insights on terrace gardening, roof gardening, outdoor gardening, herbal gardening, formal and informal gardening, types of soil and depth of the soil as per plants. He also spoke about the different varieties of plants, the suitable months in which we can plant those plants, the nourishment and care needed for its growth. He educated us on manure and how it is to be made.

The session was informative and very much helpful for all the students. To conclude as a step towards purifying the air and make the earth green each student planted at least one plant in their house.