Green Audit Report Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara
CMJ Eco Associates
Forum for Ecological Analyses
2018-2019
Green Audit Executive Summary Colleges and Universities have broad impacts on the world around them, both negative and positive. The activities pursued by colleges can create a variety of adverse environmental impacts. But colleges are also in a unique position as educational institutions to be leaders in pursuing environmentally sustainable solutions. Green Audit is linked to Sustainable development process. Through Green Audit, one gets a direction as how to improve the condition of environment and there are various factors that have determined the progress of Green Audit process. The green audit practically involves energy conservation, use of renewable sources, rain water harvesting, efforts of carbon neutrality, planting of trees, hazardous waste management and E-waste management. Finally, Green audit is a requirement of NACC assessment to the Colleges and Universities. It is necessary to conduct green audit in college campus because students have to be aware of the green audit, its advantages to save the planet and thereby get motivated to become good citizens of the country. Green audit and sustainable development process help to reduce wastage and associated cost as well as increase the product quality. As environmental sustainability is becoming an increasingly important issue for the nation, the role of higher educational institutions in relation to environmental sustainability is more relevant. Green audit can be a useful tool for a college to determine how and where they are using most of energy , water or other resources; the college can then consider how to implement changes and make savings. It can also be used to determine the type and volume of waste, which can be used for a recycling project or to improve waste minimization plan. Green auditing can also create health consciousness and promote environmental awareness, values and ethics. It provides staff and students better understanding of the impact of green methods on campus. It gives an opportunity for the development of ownership, personal and social responsibility for the students and teachers. All across the world, colleges and universities are looking to a sustainable future by working to become carbon neutral. Universities are taking responsibility for their environmental impact and are working to neutralize those effects. To become carbon neutral, universities are working to reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases, reduce their use of energy, use more renewable energy, and emphasize the importance of sustainable energy sources.
Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara has conducted a green auditing during the period of 2016-2017 for their campus. After two years they are conducting the green auditing during the period of 2018-2019 for a sustainable future of the campus. This audit process involved initial interviews with management to clarify policies, activities, records and the co-operation of staff and students in the implementation of mitigation measures. This was followed by staff and student interviews, collection of data through questionnaire, review of records, observation of practices and observable outcomes. In addition, the approach ensured that the management and staff are active participants in the green auditing process in the college. The findings of this report show that the college performs fairly well on sustainability issues and has made possible rectifications on the previous audit recommendations within a period of two years. The college does consider the environmental impacts of most of its actions and makes a concerted effort to act in an environmentally responsible manner. Even though the college does perform fairly well, the recommendations in this report highlight many ways in which the college can work to improve its actions and become a more sustainable institution. Dr. C.M. Joy May, 2019
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CONTENTS Chapters Page No
Executive Summary 1. Introduction 2 1.1 Motto, Vision, Mission and Objectives of the College 1.2 Previous NAAC Grading 1.3 Total Campus Area & College Building Spread Area 1.4 Bharata Mata College Build Up Areas 1.5 Campus Infrastructure 2. Pre-Audit Stage 11 2.1 Management’s Commitment 2.2 Scope and Goals of Green Auditing 2.3 Benefits of the Green Auditing 2.4 Target Areas of Green Auditing 2.5 Methodology of Green Auditing 3. Audit Stage 20 3.1 Student-Staff-Management Groups Involved 3.2 Student Clubs and Forums 3.3 Comments on Site Tour 3.4 Review of Documents and Records 3.5 Review of Policies 3.6 Interviews 3.7 Site Inspection 4. Previous Audit Findings 27 4.1 Major Audit Observations 4.2 Common Recommendations 4.3 Action Taken Report 5. Post Audit Stage 45 5.1 Key Findings and Observations 5.2 Evaluation of Audit Findings 5.3 Consolidation of Audit Findings 5.4 Major Audit Observations 5.5 Conclusion and Full List of Recommendations 5.6 Preparation of Action Plan 5.7 Follow Up Action and Plans 6. Exit meeting 81 6.1 Draft Audit Report 6.2 Final Audit Report 6.3 Follow up and Action Plans 6.4 Next Audit 6.5 Transparency of Green Audit Report Acknowledgements Photographs 83
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Chapter 1
Introduction Bharata Mata College is a nationally accredited first grade arts and science co-
educational institution of higher learning in the aided sector, under Bharata Mata
Educational Trust owned and managed by the Archdiocese of Ernakulam-
Angamaly. Established in 1965 by His Eminence the late Joseph Cardinal
Parecattil, the college is affiliated to the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
The college was included under section 2 (f) and 12 (b) of UGC Act 1956 in 1976
and accredited at the A level by NAAC in 2014.
The college is located in Thrikkakara, Kerala’s mythological capital, facing the
Seaport – Airport Road. Situated at a distance of just 12 Kms from the city of
Kochi, it is easily accessible from Judgemukku on Edappally-Muvattupuzha Road
in the North, and from NGO Quarters and Palli stop on the Kakkanad -Ernakulam
Road in the South, in addition to the BMC bus stop on the Seaport-Airport Road.
The CUSAT, NPOL, Model Engineering College, Ernakulam District Collectorate,
lnfopark and CSEZ are the important neighbouring landmarks of the college.
Bharata Mata College is a vision conceptualized by its Founder Patron Cardinal
Parecattil for a centre for advanced learning for the economically deprived,
socially downtrodden and educationally disadvantaged sections of the then
underdeveloped Thrikkakara and its rural community which comprised of the
minority communities, namely a majority of Muslims, some Christians and Dalits.
The establishment of the college was the realization of a long and elusive dream
of the people of the locality for a higher education institution in the lap of
Thrikkakara Panchayat.
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Thrikkakara, which is referred to as the mythological capital of Kerala, is believed
to be the place where Lord Vishnu put down his foot as Vamana ( ‘Thiru-kal-
kara’= The Land of the Holy Foot), according to Kerala’s own legend of Onam.
The College is situated close to Kakkanad ( ‘Kalkal-nadu’= Land at the Feet ),
erstwhile capital of ‘the land surrounded by the seas on three sides’ ( Kerala), as
mentioned in ancient historical accounts of Ptolemy, Megasthenes etc. These
stories, which are intertwined with fact and fiction, and imbued with the myth
and mystery of the place, is in tune with the rich heritage of Bharata Mata
College .
The College was inaugurated on 5 July, 1965 by the District Collector of
Ernakulam Sri. Ramunni Menon and blessed by His Grace Cardinal Parecattil, the
Archbishop of Ernakulam. Bharata Mata had its humble beginnings as a junior
college, with five Pre-degree batches quartered in a four storied building (with
separate verandhas for boys and girls), a Retreat house, a small canteen, a hall
and a garage. There were two college buses, with a mesh separating boys from
girls, since no buses were plying to this underdeveloped area with its mud roads
and potholes. Other than the legendary Thrikkakara temple, and the upcoming
structure for the Cochin University, Bharata Mata College was the only institution
in the sparsely populated rural landscape of Thrikkakara, with its sprawling
cashew trees and brush woods and brambles spread over the barren hills, and
the dry lands stretched into the valleys, with coconut and arecanut trees
scattered few and far between.
Degree courses in Economics, English, Botany and Zoology were started on 28
July,1970, raising the College to the status of a first grade college. Further on,
degree courses in Mathematics, Physics and Commerce commenced on 18 July
1978, 7 August 1980 and 13 December 1982 respectively. The College became a
postgraduate college with the commencement of the Postgraduate Course in
Commerce in 1981. Postgraduate Courses in Mathematics ( 1995), Applied
Chemistry ( 1999) and English Language and Literature ( 2013), Professional
Courses in Social Work (2004) and Management (2005) and Research Centres in
Commerce(1997), Mathematics ( 2006) and Chemistry ( 2012) furthered the
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vertical mobility of the institution. Standing on the crest of its achievements, the
College celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2014.
From its humble beginnings in the remote and undeveloped Thrikkakara
Panchayat, Bharata Mata College became the epicenter of development and
progress of its locality in the past fifty years. And today, Thrikkakara has become
a Municipality, and the fastest growing one in India, in terms of the innovative
startups, the upcoming Smart city, the IT parks and all major MNCs housed in it,
and the prominent research and technological institutions, engineering colleges,
medical colleges and hospitals which function here. Currently, the area is the
most advanced and dynamic locality of the State, with the establishment of
leading institutions such as the Cochin University of Science and Technology, one
of the best technical hubs of active research in the country, Model Engineering
College and other technological centres such as Cochin Special Economic Zone(
CSEZ), Infopark, Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd (FACT), HMT, Kochi Refineries Ltd
(KRL), Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratories (NPOL), the Start-up
Village, the industrial belts of Eloor, Edayar, etc. Several governmental and
cultural organisations like the District Collectorate, All India Radio, VSNL, Press
Academy, EMS Cooperative Library, and medical institutions like the Cooperative
Medical College, Kottackal Arya Vaidya Sala, Rajagiri Medical College etc. are also
stationed in the area. In turn, all of these have provided impetus to the growth of
Bharata Mata College to higher standards of quality education.
The community comprises around 2600 students, 113 teachers and 37 members
of the non-teaching staff. The dedication of the management and the community,
combined with excellent infrastructural and teaching facilities help maintain high
Standards in curricular and co-curricular spheres of the institution.
The road to excellence is an uphill task that calls for a consolidated effort by all
the stake holders of the institution, comprising of the management, staff,
parents, alumni and the local community. Together they create a conducive
atmosphere that ensures all round development of the students in particular and
the community and society in general, elevating Bharata Mata College into
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greater and nobler heights, setting new benchmarks for excellence. In keeping
with the lofty vision of its founder, Bharata Mata College is a melting-pot of
students from all communities and creeds, thus preserving a secular character
while promoting the Christian ideal of love and service.
1.1 Motto, Vision, Mission and Objectives of the College Motto
The Christian ideal of love and service is integrated with service to our
motherland, in the college motto ‘For God and Country’.
Vision
Bharata Mata College seeks to become a centre of excellence by providing its
students a comprehensive education with special emphasis on responsible
citizenship, secular outlook, moral values and abiding faith in God expressed in
active concern for others.
Mission
The college strives to become a seminal centre for the promotion of the holistic
development and equitable opportunities for horizontal and vertical mobility,
inclusive of gender, caste and socio-economic background. The college also seeks
to equip the students to be empowered, skilled and life-ready for the present and
future challenges of the century.
Objectives
The college endeavours to realize the full potential of students by preparing them
for fulfilling careers, entrepreneurship and higher education. The institution aims
to empower and make them life ready for an emerging world by inculcating in
them the spirit of intellectual enquiry, independent thinking, self- reliance,
leadership, co-operation, expression of cultural talents, social service and eco
consciousness. The institution aims to empower and make them life ready for an
emerging world.
1.2 Previous NAAC Grading
NAAC accreditation First cycle: B Grade, 71.25 in 2003
NAAC re-accreditation: Second cycle: A grade, 3.08 in 2014
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1.3 Total Campus Area & College Building Spread Area
Campus Area 56656 m2
Built up Area 10343 m2
Tree Canopy 447 m2
Free Space 45866 m2
1.4 Bharata Mata College Build Up Areas
Sl. No. Building Name Area in Sq.M 1 Main College 3954.85 2 Security Cabin 8.79 3 Auditorium 1521.45 4 Bank 121.83 5 ATM 22 6 Canteen 619.48 7 Shed old 91.67 8 Toilet old 40.69 9 Toilet old partition 39.59 10 Toilet G 9.54 11 Hostel 1167.56 12 Shed 89.6 13 Farm 26.6 14 Toilet commerce B 14.84 15 Security Cabin 8.12 16 Golden jubilee 300 17 Toilet B 32.43 18 Toilet G 32.43 19 Store 48.21 20 Coffee Shop 15 21 Security Cabin 8.12 22 MBA food court 124.69 23 Pavilion 129.36 24 Toilet B & G MBA 34 25 MBA Gym 236.8 26 Rest room 25.6 27 MBA 350 28 MBA library 428 29 Generator library 6 30 Book Stall 78 31 Generator MBA 16.64 32 Store MBA 18.91 33 Students centre 320.15 34 Rest room old G 28.08
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35 Toilet B & G 57.25 36 Rest room G 55.8 37 Chemistry Research 52.08 38 Green House 90.16 39 Post office building 118.42
Total Area 10342.74
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1.5 Campus Infrastructure
Cardinal Parecattil Auditorium
The college boasts of a multi-facility fully air-conditioned auditorium with a
seating capacity of 1500 and ample parking space make it a converging point of
academic and cultural activities .
Students’ Hall
The college has a Students’ Hall which can accommodate 300 students, aimedat
conducting small scale events like department functions, club activities and
meetings of various student support organizations.
Seminar Halls
The college has four seminar halls, equipped with audio-visual facilities for the
smooth conduct of seminars, conferences and other activities.
Conference Rooms
There are three conference rooms aimed at providing space for the policy making
bodies of the college.
IQAC Multi-purpose Room
The multi-purpose administrative room, which has the offices of the Assisstant
Director, Vice Principal, the Coordinators of IQAC, Academics and UGC is a state-
of-the art space for executive meetings and presentations.
Library
The college library is fully computerized and digitalized with Machine Readable
Catalogue facility and has a collection of over 40,000 books and a subscription of
about 100 periodicals and journals. Internet browsing is also available. The library
also has a fully equipped A/V Room.
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Language Lab
There are two language labs in the college which facilitate students to fine tune
their communication skills. It also doubles up as the venue for Add-On Courses
like Graphic Designing and Animation as well as for training programs in SPSS.
Media Lab
A full-fledged media lab of the Malayalam Copywriting Course with NXG Camera,
editing software, digital recorders and related facilities is the first of its kind in the
state associated with an arts department. It imparts hands-on training to
students in copywriting and advertisement.
Computer Labs
There are four well-equipped computer labs associated with the Departments of
Management, Computer Application, Physics and Chemistry.
Student Support Facilities
The college has a book stall which supplies books and stationery to the
community at subsidized rates, two photocopiers, multi gym,
Canteen
The college canteen caters to the nutritional needs of the staff and students at
subsidized rates. The canteen functions from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.
Hostel
The girl students are provided neat and safe residential accommodation at five
well equipped convent hostels in the vicinity of the college.
Sports and Games facilities
The College has a 400 meters Track & Field, Basket Ball Court, Volley Ball Court,
Shuttle Badminton Court, Football Field, Fitness Centre, Table Tennis, Cricket
Pitch etc.
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Green House and Herbal Garden
The botanical garden has a collection of rare herbs, shrubs, plants and trees. The
Chemistry department has a collection of indigenous and rare herbs and medicinal
plants used for pharmaceutical purposes.
Other facilities
A branch of the SBI with ATM facility functions adjacent to the college campus.
The centralized communication system with EPABX of 100 lines capacity keeps all
the departments and all the other Administrative Offices connected.
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Chapter 2
Pre-Audit Stage
A routine green auditing of Bharata Mata College was held for the period of
2018-2019 in a systematic way during February-April, 2019. A pre-audit meeting
provided an opportunity to reinforce the scope and objectives of the audit, and
discussions were held on the practicalities associated with the audit. This
meeting with the lead auditor is an important prerequisite for the green audit as
it gives an opportunity to meet the auditee and discuss the concerns. It was held
at Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara on 6th February, 2019. The meeting was an
opportunity to gather information about the auditing process and the activities of
the audit team. The audit protocol and audit plan were handed over at this
meeting after a discussion of the upcoming audit.
In Bharata Mata College pre-audit meeting was conducted successfully and
necessary documents were collected directly from the college before the
initiation of the audit process. Actual plan of audit the processes was discussed
in the pre-audit meeting. Audit team was also selected in this meeting with the
help of staff and the college management. The audit team worked together
under the leadership of the lead auditor to ensure completion within the brief
period and scope of the audit. Auditing has given more importance to the
rectifications done by the college on the basis of the recommendations put forth
by the previous auditing team. The auditing team focused on five indicators of
extremely wide range of environmental impacts. For each indicator, a benchmark
was established to evaluate Bharata Mata College’s overall performance. These
benchmarks were often taken straight from the Toolkit, but are occasionally
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adapted to be more relevant to Bharata Mata College. The team then examined
the performance of Bharata Mata College on each of these indicators, and offer
recommendations about how the College can reduce its environmental impact
within each indicator.
2.1 Management’s Commitment
The Management of the college has shown the commitment towards the green
auditing during the pre-audit meeting. They were ready to encourage all green
activities. It was decided that all activities that are environment friendly such as
awareness programs on environment, campus farming, planting more trees in the
campus etc. shall be promoted after the green auditing. The management of the
college was willing to formulate policies based on green auditing report.
2.2 Scope and Goals of Green Auditing
A clean and healthy environment aids effective learning and provides a
conducive learning environment. There are various efforts around the world to
address environmental education issues. Green Audit is the most efficient and
ecological way to manage environmental problems. It is a kind of professional
care which is the responsibility of each individual who are the part of social and
environmental processes. It is necessary to conduct green audit in college
campus because it helps the students to be aware of the green audit, its
advantages and thereby grow up as good citizens. Thus Green audit becomes
necessary at the college level.
A simple indigenized system has been devised to monitor the environmental
performance of Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara. It comes with a series of
questions to be answered on a regular basis. This innovative scheme is user
friendly and totally voluntary. The aim of this is to help the institution to set
examples of environment friendly initiatives for the community, and to educate
the young learners.
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2 .3 Benefits of the Green Auditing
More efficient resource management
To provide basis for improved sustainability
To create a green campus
To enable waste management through reduction of waste
generation, solid-waste and water recycling
To create plastic free campus and evolve health consciousness
among the stakeholders
Recognize the cost saving methods through waste minimizing and
managing
Point out the prevailing and forthcoming complications
Authenticate conformity with the implemented laws
Empower the organizations to frame a better environmental performance
Enhance the alertness for environmental guidelines and duties
Impart environmental education through systematic environmental
management approach and improving environmental standards
Benchmarking for environmental protection initiatives
Financial savings through a reduction in resource use
Development of ownership, personal and social responsibility for the
College and its environment
Enhancement of college profile
Developing environmental ethic and value systems in youngsters.
Green auditing should become a valuable tool in the management
and monitoring of environmental and sustainable development
programs of the college.
2.4 Target Areas of Green Auditing Green audit forms part of a resource management process. Although they
are individual events, the real value of green audits is the fact that they are
carried out, at defined intervals, and their results can illustrate improvement
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or change over time. Eco-campus concept mainly focuses on the efficient use
of energy and water; minimization of waste generation or pollution and also
economic efficiency. All these indicators are assessed in the process of
“Green Auditing of educational institute‟. Eco-campus focuses on the
reduction of contribution to emissions, procuring a cost effective and secure
supply of energy, and encouraging and enhancing energy conservation; it
promotes personal action, reduces the institute’s energy and water
consumption, reduces wastes to landfill, and integrates environmental
considerations into all contracts and services considered to have significant
environmental impacts. Target areas included in this green auditing are
water, energy, waste, green campus and carbon footprint. We hope
that this report will provide an accurate snapshot of Bharata Mata College,
Thrikkakara’s environmental impact at this point in time, and that it will aid
the College in prioritizing positive steps it can take to improve overall
sustainability. We intend this document to be revisited periodically and
updated.
Auditing for Water Management
The purpose of a water audit report is to provide an assessment of current water
usage practices, and provide a roadmap towards decreasing water usage in the
future. Water audit is an assessment of how much water is used and how much
water can be saved in the college. Conducting a water audit involves calculating
water use and identifying simple ways for saving water in the college. There is an
increasing awareness around the globe of the centrality of water to our lives. This
awareness crosses political and social boundaries. In many places people have
difficult access to drinking water. Often it is polluted. Water auditing is a
mechanism for conserving water, which will grow in significance in the future as
demand for water increases. There is a strong emphasis on principles, and on the
relationship of water auditing with associated activities like environmental
auditing, environmental management systems, resource conservation, flow
measurement, water quality and legal frameworks.
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Aquifer depletion and water contamination are taking place at unprecedented
rates. It is therefore essential that any environmentally responsible institution
should examine its water use practices. Reducing your water use can save you
money on your water use, wastewater management and energy bills and reduce
on-site treatment costs.
Water audits provide a way to catalog all water uses in a facility and identify ways
to increase water use efficiency. The results can help to prioritize steps to
implement cost-effective water-saving measures. It is possible to cut the water
usage by as much as 30 percent by implementing simple conservation measures
and without drastically modifying the lifestyle.
Water auditing is conducted for the evaluation of facilities of raw water intake and
determining the facilities for water treatment and reuse. The concerned auditor
investigates the relevant method that can be adopted and implemented to
balance the demand and supply of water.
Auditing for Energy Management An energy audit establishes the baseline for any improvements in an
organisation's energy use. It provides a comprehensive and systematic method
for targeting cost effective efficiency gains. An energy audit is a
detailed inventory of the energy performances of the institution carried out by an
auditor. There are many examples where clients have been able to make savings
without requiring any significant capital investment. An Energy Audit, or Review,
is an investigation of all facets of an organisation’s historical and current energy
use with the objective of identifying and quantifying areas of energy wastage
within the organisation’s activities. Energy auditing deals with the conservation
and methods to reduce its consumption related to environmental degradation.
Auditing for Waste Management A waste audit is a physical analysis of waste composition to provide a detailed
understanding of problems, identify potential opportunities, and give a detailed
analysis of waste composition.
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A waste audit will help to clearly identify waste generation to:
Establish baseline or benchmark data.
Characterise and quantify waste streams.
Verify waste pathways.
Identify waste diversion opportunities.
Identify source reduction opportunities.
Assess effectiveness and determine ways to improve efficiency
of current waste management systems.
Gain specific information for local government.
Obtain detailed data on waste generation.
Solid waste can be divided into two categories: general waste and hazardous
waste. General wastes include what is usually thrown away in homes and colleges
such as garbage, paper, tins and glass bottles. Hazardous waste is waste that is
likely to be a threat to health or the environment like cleaning chemicals and
petrol. Unscientific landfills may contain harmful contaminants that leach into soil
and water supplies, and produce greenhouse gases contributing to global climate
change. Furthermore, solid waste often includes wasted material resources that
could otherwise be channeled into better service through recycling, repair, and
reuse. Thus the minimization of solid waste is essential for a sustainable college.
The auditor diagnoses the prevailing waste disposal policies and suggests the best
way to combat the problems.
Auditing for Green Campus Management
Since the beginning, trees have furnished us with two of life’s essentials, food and
oxygen. As we evolved, they provided additional necessities such as shelter,
medicine, and tools. Today, their value continues to increase and more benefits of
trees are being discovered as their role expands to satisfy the needs created by
our modern lifestyles. Trees are an important part of every community. Our
streets, parks, playgrounds and backyards are lined with trees that create a
peaceful and aesthetically pleasing environment. Trees increase our quality of life
by bringing natural elements and wildlife habitats into urban settings. We gather
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under the cool shade they provide during outdoor activities with family and
friends. Using trees in cities to deflect the sunlight reduces the heat island effect
caused by pavement and commercial buildings. During the process of
photosynthesis, trees take in carbon dioxide and produce the oxygen we breathe.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, “One acre of forest absorbs six
tons of carbon dioxide and puts out four tons of oxygen. This is enough to meet
the annual needs of 18 people.” Trees, shrubs and turf also filter air by removing
dust and absorbing other pollutants like carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and
nitrogen dioxide. Trees control climate by moderating the effects of the sun, rain
and wind. Leaves absorb and filter the sun’s radiant energy, keeping things cool
in summer. Trees also preserve warmth by providing a screen from harsh wind.
Trees also lower the air temperature and reduce the heat intensity of the
greenhouse effect by maintaining low levels of carbon dioxide.
So while we are busy studying and working on earning those good academic
grades, all the trees on campus are also working hard to make the air cleaner for
us. Trees on our campus impact our mental health as well; studies have shown
that trees greatly reduce stress, which is a huge deal considering that many
students are under some kind of stress.
Auditing for Carbon Footprint
Colleges are adding new courses and programs for students—from engineering
net-zero buildings to building net-zero companies—to develop the talent pipeline
for the green economy. Students are passionate about making their campuses
more sustainable and are trying hard to make it happen. Colleges are helping the
cities reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy by reorganizing campus
operations. They are leading research on clean technology and electric cars,
alternative fuels, and the next generation of batteries. By renovating and
retrofitting old buildings, they are reducing energy use and lowering carbon
emissions. New low-carbon buildings will minimize our footprint for generations to
come. These campus plans will reinforce College management’s commitment to a
sustainable future, including reducing energy use and emissions, and helping city
to meet climate change targets.
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Carbon footprint is produced via direct emissions of greenhouse gases associated
with combustion of fossil fuels for heating and transportation, indirect emissions
associated with electricity purchase and finally other emissions related to solid
waste, refrigerants, land use management, air travel, etc. Commutation of
stakeholders has an impact on the environment through the emission of
greenhouse gases into the atmosphere consequent to burning of fossil fuels (such
as petrol). The most common greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, water
vapour, methane, nitrous oxide and ozone.
An important aspect of doing an audit is to be able to measure the impact so that
we can determine better ways to manage the impact. In addition to the water,
waste, energy and biodiversity audits we can also determine what our carbon
footprint is, based on the amount of carbon emissions created. One aspect is to
consider the distance and method travelled between home and college every day.
It undertakes the measure of bulk of carbon dioxide equivalents exhaled by the
organization through which the carbon accounting is done. It is necessary to
know how much the organization is contributing towards sustainable
development. To become carbon neutral, Colleges are trying to reduce their
emissions of greenhouse gases, cut their use of energy, use more renewable
energy, and emphasize the importance of sustainable energy sources.
2.5 Methodology of Green Auditing
The purpose of the audit was to ensure that the practices followed in the campus
are in accordance with the Green Policy adopted by the institution. The criteria,
methods and recommendations used in the audit were based on the identified
risks. The methodology includes: preparation and filling up of questionnaire,
physical inspection of the campus, observation and review of the document,
interviewing responsible persons and data analysis, measurements and
recommendations. The methodology adopted for this audit was a three step
process comprising of:
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1. Data Collection – In preliminary data collection phase, exhaustive data
collection was performed using different tools such as observation, survey
communicating with responsible persons and measurements.
Following steps were taken for data collection:
The team visited each department, centre, Library, canteen etc.
Data on general information was collected by observation and interview.
The power consumption of appliances was recorded by taking an average value
in some cases.
2. Data Analysis - Detailed analysis of data collected include : calculation of
energy consumption, analysis of latest electricity bill of the campus,
understanding the tariff plan provided by the Kerala State Electricity Board
(KSEB). Data related to water usages were also analyzed using appropriate
methodology.
3. Recommendations – On the basis of results of data analysis and other
observations, some steps for reducing power and water consumption are
recommended. Proper treatment methods for waste are also suggested. Use of
fossil fuels has to be reduced for the sake of community health. Importance of
making a green campus is communicated and mandatory reduction of carbon
footprint to curtail the green house gas is also included under the
recommendations.
The target areas such as water, energy, waste, green campus and carbon
footprint particular to the college were evaluated through questionnaire circulated
among the students for data collection. Five categories of questionnaires were
distributed.
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Chapter 3
Audit Stage
In Bharata Mata College green auditing was done with the help of CMJ eco-
associates with a lead auditee involving different student groups, teaching,
non-teaching staff and with the support from the management. The green
audit was carried out with the teams walking through all the different facilities
at the college, determining the use of different types of appliances and utilities
(lights, taps, toilets, fridges, etc.) as well as measuring the usage per item
(Watts indicated on the appliance or measuring water from a tap) and
identifying the relevant consumption patterns (such as how often an appliance
is used) and their impacts. The staff and learners were interviewed to get
details of usage, frequency or general characteristics of certain appliances.
Data collection was done in the sectors such as Energy, Waste, Greening,
Carbon footprint and Water use. College records and documents were verified
several times to clarify the data received through survey and discussions. All
the data were cross checked by the lead auditee for clarifications. The whole
process was completed within four months from February, 2019 to May,
2019.
3.1 Student - Staff – Management Groups Involved
BMC Green Auditing Team 2018- 2019
Fr. Jacob G Palackappilly - Manager Fr. Binto Kilukkan - Asst. Manager Dr. Shiny Palaty - Principal Sr. Jaya Rose - Vice Principal Baiju K P - Coordinator
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Dr. Sajin Francis K - Water Management Joseph George Dr. Anu Philip - Energy Management Sijan Jose Dr. Soumya T S - Waste Management Joshy Thomas Dr. Newby Joseph - Green Campus Management Anju Jose Dr. Jaison M Joy - Carbon Footprint Joseph George Students Leaders - Sainadh C U (B.Sc. Physics)
- Swaliha Abdul Jaleel (B.Com Computer Applications)
Proof Reading - Merin Jose
GREEN AUDIT 1. WATER MANAGENENT Sl.No
. NAME DEPARTMENT
1 NIYA MARIA BENNY M S W LEADER: 1.NIYA MARIA
BENNY, 2.NOEL
JOHNSON
2 PINKY RARICHAN 3 ARYA R 4 GOPIKA I G 5 VISHNUPRIYA 6 ALLEN JOE MARTIN ECONOMICS 7 SAHALA N S 8 DAISY SHAJI 9 IBTHIZAM NARGIS
V M 10 ASHIQUE P J 11 AMAL A RAMESHAN 12 DIYA V BEST B.Com TAXATION 1 13 ARYA KRISHNAN 14 PARVATHY A
RAJESH 15 AAVIN JOSEPH 16 ADHIL MUHAMMAD
HAKEEM 17 SHANIFA RUKSANA MATHEMATICS 18 AYSHA BEEVI M J 19 JERIN JOHNSON
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20 NOEL JOBY 21 RIDHIN RAJ K P
GREEN AUDIT 2. ENERGY MANAGEMENT Sl.No
. NAME DEPARTMENT
1 SAINADH C U PHYSICS(Reg.) LEADER: SAINADH C U 2 MILAN JOHN
3 SREELAKSHMI C K 4 AKHILA THOMAS 5 ANJANA MATHEW 6 RENO GRAYSON PHYSCIS(Voc.) 7 JIBIN JOSEPH 8 BIBIN CHANDRAN 9 MEERA THOMAS 10 ARUNLAL T L 11 ANNET JOSEPH BBA 12 EMA POLY 13 SANIYA JOHN 14 ANNA SANIYA 15 SAFRIN 16 ASWANYMOL M S MALAYALAM 17 SRUTHY K S 18 ABHINAV N
MURUKESAN 19 AKSHAY BABU JB 20 JEENA JOHNY
GREEN AUDIT 3. WASTE MANAGEMENT Sl.No
. NAME DEPARTMENT
1 ANJALY MATHEW CHEMISTRY LEADER: 1. VISHNU SAJU,
2.APARNA RAJESH
2 SIYA SOJAN 3 VIDYALAKSHMI V 4 AMAL VARGHESE 5 VISHNU SAJU 6 ADHILA K SHAFI 7 ANEESA CS
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8 ARUN P P ZOOLOGY 9 SABU SANTHOSH 10 AFNITHA K H 11 RUGMA P S 12 NAVYA K MOHAN 13 APARNA RAJESH B.Com COMPUTER
APPLICATION 2 14 HALIYA M S 15 HANIYA M S 16 SREYAS P S 17 NAGIL BENNY
GREEN AUDIT 4. GREEN CAMPUS Management Sl.No
. NAME DEPARTMENT
1 ANATHU G NAIR BOTANY LEADER: SWALIHA
ABDUL JALEL 2 VENKATESH T K 3 SHARON ANTONY 4 MEGHA 5 SOVEREIGN D
COUTH 6 CHRISTEENA SHIBU
M B.Com COMPUTER
APPLICATION 1 7 DENNA MARIYA 8 ROSEMARIYA
JOSEPH 9 SWALIHA ABDUL
JALEEL 10 ANAGAHA JOSHY 11 ARJUN S B.Com MARKETING 12 SEN P SABU 13 NAVEEN R 14 ABHIRAMI K 15 AYSHA DULFIZA 16 ALIBIN V PAUL B.Com TAXATION 2 17 JITHIN SYRIAC 18 SURYAKANTH
GREEN AUDIT 5. CARBON FOOTPRINT Sl.No. NAME DEPARTMENT
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1 AKHIL JOSE COMMERCE LEADER: HENNAMOL HANEELA
2 UMR V 3 NANDANA LIJO 4 SHARLET SHAJI 5 DETTY P RAJU 6 HENNAMOL
HANEELA 7 ATHULYA RAVI 8 ALEN JOJI 9 ABHIRAM DEEPAK 10 ANAZ MUHAMMED 11 ANSA FRANCIS ENGLISH 12 AMALA TREASA
PAUL 13 EDLIN PAUL 14 AISWARYA 15 SHANA A S 16 RAKHI PR B.Com TOURISM
&TRAVEL 17 ALLU ANU PAUL 18 JOBY THOMAS 19 VAISHNAVI
SWARAJ 20 SARUN PARTHAN 21 KAILAS S KUMAR
3.2 Student Clubs and Forums Involved
Nature Club, Tourism Club, Aicuf, Athletics Club, English Speaking Club,
Biodiversity Club, Eco Club & Nature Club, Anti-Narcotic Club, Amrith Palliative
Club, Literary Club, We For Women Club, Career Guidance Cell, Fine Arts Club,
N.S.S, N.C.C, Health Club, Folklore Club, Oratory and Quiz Club, Literacy Club,
and Department Level Associations.
3.3 Comments on Site Tour
Site inspection was done along with students and staff. Questionnaires were
answered during the site tour. Students and staff took much interest in the
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data collection process. It was quite interesting and fascinating. It was an
environmental awareness program for the students who participated in the
green auditing. The experience of green auditing was totally a new experience
for most of the students. They have shared their expectations about a green
campus and gave suggestions for the audit recommendations.
3.4 Review of Documents and Records
Documents such as admission registers, registers of electricity and water
charge remittance, furniture register, laboratory equipment registers, purchase
register, audited statements, and office registers were examined and data
were collected. College calendars, college magazines, annual report of the
college, previous green audit reports and NAAC self-assessment reports, UGC
report etc. were also verified as part of data collection. Recommendations of
the previous audit report were verified with the rectifications made by the
college.
3.5 Review of Policies
Discussions were made with the college management regarding their policies
on environmental management. Future plans of the college were also
discussed. The management would formulate a revised environment /green
policy for the college in the light of green auditing. The purpose of the green
audit was to ensure that the practices followed in the campus are to be in
accordance with the Green Policy adopted by the institution. The importance of
new environmental and purchase policies introduced was discussed.
3.6 Interviews
In order to collect information for green auditing different audit groups
interviewed office staff, Principal, teaching and non-teaching staff, students,
parents and other stakeholders of the college. Discussions were also made
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with the PTA office bearers to clarify doubts regarding certain points. New
establishments and facilities incorporated in the campus in tune to
rectifications towards the previous green auditing recommendations were also
examined.
3.7 Site inspection
College and its premises were visited and analyzed by the audit-teams several
times to gather information. Campus trees were counted and identified.
Vegetable garden, banana garden, play grounds, canteen, library, office rooms
and parking grounds were also visited to collect data. Number and type of
vehicles used by the stakeholders were counted and fuel consumption for each
vehicle was verified with the user. Number of LPG cylinders used in labs,
canteen and hostel kitchen were also counted. Leakage of a few water taps
were noticed during the site inspection. Total amount of water used and
energy utilized were calculated using the data gathered. The amount and type
of waste generated in the campus were verified. Types of trees, gardens, farm
activities, tree canopy and green initiatives of the college were observed.
Number of vehicles used by the stakeholders, distance travelled, amount of
fuel used, LPG use of the college, and use of generator fuel were also
calculated from the data obtained during the survey.
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Chapter 4
Previous Audit Findings In Bharata Mata College the previous green auditing was held during the
period 2016-2017. Auditing was done in five thrust areas such as Water,
Energy, Waste, Green Campus and on Carbon Footprint. Students and Staff
volunteers collected data under the leadership of lead auditee Dr. C. M. Joy.
They have collected, analyzed and interpreted the data and submitted with
recommendations, which are given below.
4.1 Major Audit Observations
The environmental awareness initiatives are not substantial.
The installation of solar panels, training in vegetable cultivation and
composting practices are inadequate.
There is no Green policy/ environmental policy statement indicating the
commitment of the college towards its environmental performance.
Gardens inside the college premises are found well maintained.
Use of notice boards and signs are inadequate to reduce over exploitation of
natural resources.
Programs on green initiatives have to be increased. Campus is declared
plastic free; stringent actions should be taken to maintain this.
Rain water harvesting systems, solar power generation, and environmental
education programs have to be strengthened.
Water Audit
There is no water consumption monitoring system in the college campus.
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The college does not have waste water treatment for waste water generated
from laboratories, canteen, hostel kitchen, toilets, bathrooms and office
rooms.
The waste water from laboratories, canteen and kitchens are not suitably
controlled and are not used for gardening.
The college has to take actions to strengthen rain water harvesting. Rain
water harvesting for separate buildings are lacking. Measurement of
quantity of water obtained from the rain water harvesting should be done.
Automatic switching system is not installed for pump sets used for overhead
tank filling.
Per day use of water is very high and there is no control over wastage of
water.
Display boards against the misuse of water use are lacking.
Energy Audit
The communication process for awareness in relation to energy
conservation is found inadequate.
Assessment of electrical load calculation is yet to be done by the college.
Monthly use of electricity in the college is very high.
Objectives for reducing energy, water and fuel consumption are meager.
There are fans of older generation which are not energy efficient.
These have to be phased out by replacing with new energy efficient fans.
Regular monitoring of equipments and immediate rectification of problems
is required
Waste Management Audit
Solid waste management systems established are insufficient.
The college has proper communication with the local body for regular
collection of solid waste from the campus.
Implementation of sustainable projects to attain set environmental goals is
not in place.
Waste bins in the class rooms, corridors, canteen and campus are
inadequate.
Bio gas plant is not working.
Proper composting systems are lacking.
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Green chemistry labs are not introduced.
Green Campus Audit
Tree cover of the college with respect to the stakeholder strength is not
enough.
Regular planting of trees in the campus are inadequate.
Paddy cultivation is not done regularly.
Display boards to all plants identified are lacking.
Water uses for gardens are high.
No arboretum is set up in the college campus.
There are only a few fruit trees in the college to attract birds.
Registry for flora and fauna on the campus is lacking.
Uses of herbs cultivated in the medicinal garden are not displayed.
Carbon Foot Print Audit
College has not yet taken any initiative for carbon accounting.
Adequate common transportation facilities should be provided by the college.
Encourage students to use cycles.
502 liters of fossil fuel is burned every day for the functioning of the college.
This is too high carbon emission
A huge amount such as Rs. 31587 per day is spent as the cost of fossil fuel
by the stakeholders.
Usage of 28 gas cylinders per month is very high.
4.2 Common Recommendations Adopt an environmental policy for the college
Establish a purchase policy towards environmental friendly materials
Introduce UGC Environmental Science course to all students
Conduct more seminars and group discussions on environmental education
Students and staff can be permitted to solve local environmental problems
Renovation of cooking system in the canteen to save gas
Establish water, waste and energy management systems
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Criteria Wise Recommendations Water
Remove damaged taps and install sensitive taps is possible.
Drip irrigation for gardens and vegetable cultivation can be initiated.
Establish rain water harvesting systems for each building.
Establish water treatment systems.
Awareness programs on water conservation to be conducted.
Install display boards to control over use of water.
Energy
Employment of more solar panels and other renewable energy sources.
Conduct more save energy awareness programs for students and staff.
Replace computers and TVs with LED monitors.
More energy efficient fans should be installed.
Observe a power saving day every year.
Automatic power switch off systems may be introduced.
Waste
Establish a functional bio gas plant.
A model solid waste treatment system to be established.
Practice of waste segregation to be initiated.
A model vermicomposting plant to be set up in the college campus.
Establish a plastic free campus.
Avoid paper plates and cups for all functions in the college.
Green Campus
All trees in the campus should be named scientifically.
Create more space for planting.
Grow potted plants corridors and class rooms.
Create automatic drip irrigation system during summer holidays.
Not just celebrating environment day but making it a daily habit.
Beautify the college building with indoor plants
Providing funds to nature club for making campus more green
Encouraging students not just through words, but through action
for making the campus green
Conducting competition among departments to promote students
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interest in making the campus green.
Carbon footprint
Establish a system of car pooling among the staff to reduce the number
of four wheelers coming to the college.
Introduce college bus services to the students and staff.
Encourage students and staff to use cycles.
Establish a more efficient cooking system to save gas.
Discourage the students using two wheelers for their commutation.
More use of generators every day should be discouraged.
4.3 Action Taken Report
Bharata Mata College is a higher education institution that adheres to strict
moral and ethical principles in striving towards excellence. As corroborated in the
motto, “For God and Country”, the institution actively engages in unfaltering
pursuits towards the betterment of the society. Academic or professional
excellence is not the sole priority of the institution. Reaching out to the
community and standing for social causes serve the motto of the institution.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)implemented by virtue of Rio+20
United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development was quite instrumental
and persuasive, as the institution was seeking new frontiers of activity. The long
contemplation and deliberation that ensued culminated in the adoption of “Eco-
consciousness and Sustainability” as the focal theme of the institution.The
focal theme endorses the practical measures for environmental protection and
sustainability. The focal theme adopted concurs with the motto of the institution,
as the theme fosters the assimilation and practice of the concept of venerating
the nature, the biodiversity and its species as the noble creations of the Creator.
In view of the above discourse the College management adopted an
environmental policy for the college, which is given below.
Environmental Policy
The environmental policy adopts a framework of programmes on sustainability
and protection, as contained in the focal theme of the institution. The
environmental agenda as proposed by the institution include:
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Undertaking environmental initiatives that ameliorate human condition, and
promoting ecology oriented activities that foster a better, greener, sustainable
and equitable future
Adopting strategies to upgrade the environmental condition by implementing
remedial measures and promoting practices that ensure better environmental
performance.
Promoting egalitarian practices through the integrated efforts of the students,
teachers and the community for ensuring gender equity by empowering
women and girls.
Achieving sustainability through equality by orienting all the activities towards
the goal of sustainable development, where all people- regardless of their
gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation- have an equal opportunity to
accomplish their dreams.
Endorsing energy conservation by the optimum utilization of non-renewable
and non-hazardous sources of energy
Cleansing Mother Earth by responsible waste management
Initiating effective environmental changes by engaging in action campaigns
and awareness programs.
Engendering zero tolerance towards the use of plastic inside the campus,
thereby promoting the use of eco-friendly products
Assessing the ecological impact by the regular conduct of green audit
Environmental policy is adopted and it is uploaded in college website.
(Home Page – Quality Policy - Environmental Policy
link :http://bharatamatacollege.in/environmental-policy/ )
Purchase Policy
College adopted a policy to use environmental friendly materials.
(Home Page – Eco-Consciousness - Say ‘NO’ to plastics
link:http://bharatamatacollege.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Win-2-Say-No-
to-Plastic.pdf )
Student projects
Student Projects are oriented in Eco-consciousness and Sustainability mode.
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(Home Page – Eco-Consciousness – Action Campaigns
link:http://bharatamatacollege.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Win-1-Action-
Campaigns.pdf )
Seminars and group discussions
Seminars and group discussions as a part of environmental education to the
stake holders are organized in the college.
Details are uploaded in our website.
(Home Page – Eco-Consciousness – Action Campaigns
link:http://bharatamatacollege.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Win-1-Action-
Campaigns.pdf )
Involvement of College community in local Environmental Problems
Many outreach programmes are conducted in this direction.
(Home Page – Eco-Consciousness - Say ‘NO’ to plastics
link:http://bharatamatacollege.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Win-2-Say-No-
to-Plastic.pdf )
Renovation of cooking system in the canteen to save gas
Bio-Gas plant is used in Canteen.
(Home Page – Eco-Consciousness - Waste Management
link:http://bharatamatacollege.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Win-4-Waste-
Man-1.pdf )
Fulfillment of Recommendations
An action plan was chart out to cop up with the criteria wise recommendations
given in the last green auditing.
Water
Drip irrigation for all gardens and cultivation of vegetables are initiated.
Removed damaged taps and new drip irrigation system and sprinklers are
introduced.
The extension work of the existing rain water harvesting system (small
scale) in the college is under construction.
Some boards to make awareness for controlling over exploitation of water
are displayed near the taps.
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Energy
248 New solar panels are installed and college is running fully on solar
energy.
Waste
Bio gas plant is functional is established.
(Home Page – Eco-Consciousness - Waste Management
link:http://bharatamatacollege.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Win-4-Waste-
Man-1.pdf )
Practice of waste segregation is initiated.
Tricolor waste bins are installed in all departments and offices.
(Home Page – Eco-Consciousness - Waste Management
link:http://bharatamatacollege.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Win-4-Waste-
Man-1.pdf )
A new vermicomposting system is installed in the campus.
It is decided to ban paper plates and plastic cups for all functions in
the college.
College has adopted a policy to use only environmental friendly materials.
(Home Page – Eco-Consciousness - Say ‘NO’ to plastics
link:http://bharatamatacollege.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Win-2-Say-No-
to-Plastic.pdf )
Green Campus
Potted plants are growing at both verandah and class rooms.
Create automatic drip irrigation system during summer holidays.
College building is beautified with indoor plants
Encourage the students to keep the campus green through various activities.
(Home Page – Eco-Consciousness - Green Initiatives
link:http://bharatamatacollege.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Win-3-Green-
Initiatives.pdf)
Greening the Campus
“Awareness Creates Difference- Do and Motivate “
Awareness programmes and campaigns constitute a major part of the
environmental initiatives of the institution. The college is involved in umpteen
numbers of projects and campaigns, many of which are executed in
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collaboration with several external bodies or organizations. The stakeholders of
the institution firmly believe in making a difference through action campaigns.
As propagators of change, this transformation is initiated from within by
engaging in motivational activities and campaigns. The departments, in
accordance with the nature and scope of their discipline, align the activities
towards a greener campus by engaging in a plethora of activities: observance
of days related to ecology and planet system, conducting rallies, quizzes,
debates, making wall magazines with environmental themes, planting and
distributing saplings, agriculture learning sessions etc.
International Seminar on Eco Feminism: Prehistoric Roots and Modern
Relevance 2019
An international session on Eco feminism: Prehistoric Roots and Modern
Relevance by Dr. Yukio Kamino was held at Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara
on March 19, 2019. Dr. Kamino is a Senior Researcher and Coordinator of
OISCA International, a Tokyo based NGO in Japan. The session conducted
under the auspices of the Department of English was aimed at sensitizing the
youth towards developing empathy towards the exploited nature and
marginalized women, and stimulating them towards the attainment of a
sustainable environment. Around 85 PG students from English Department and
MBA benefitted from the sessions.
Routine Programs
Departments of Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology observe World
Environment day, International Ozone day, World Wetlands Day and National
Science Day every year, in collaboration with Kerala State Council for Science,
Technology and Environment.
World Wetlands Day 2018
The Department of Physics of Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakkara celebrated
World Wetlands Day on February 6th and 7th 2019 in association with Kerala
State Council for Science, Technology and Environment Intercollegiate
Poster Design Competition based on the theme „Climate Change‟ and the
exhibition of posters as part of World Wetland Day Celebrations
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World Environment Day, 2018
Department of Zoology, Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara in collaboration
with Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)
celebrated World Environment Day (Eco - Day 2018) with the focal theme
„Beat Plastic Pollution‟ on 5th June 2018. Renowned Environmentalist Prof. M
K Prasad (Former Pro-Vice Chancellor of Calicut University) inaugurated the
event. The fest included Intercollegiate Essay writing and Painting competitions
Intercollegiate Essay writing and Painting competition being held as part of
„World Environment Day‟ Programme (ECO DAY 2018) organized by the
Department of Zoology.
The Post Graduate Department of English observed Reading Week from 18th
to 22nd of June with several inter and intra-departmental competitions to
inspire and inculcate reading habits in students including Book reviews, poetry
writing and poetry reading based on the focal theme, Eco-Consciousness.
All Kerala Science Fest ENSEMBLE 2018
The Post Graduate Department of Chemistry and Research Centre conducted
all Kerala Academic Science Fest, Ensemble 2018 during 27-28 February 2018
in collaboration with Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and
Environment, as part of Science Day Celebrations. Dr. K.N. Ninan, Rtd. Deputy
Director, ISRO was the chief guest.
International Ozone Day 2017
The Post Graduate Department of Chemistry & Research Centre, Bharata Mata
College, Thrikkakara in collaboration with Kerala State Council for Science,
Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) celebrated International Ozone Day
2017 with the focal theme ‘Caring for all life under the sun’ on 18th September
2017. Dr. C.M.Joy, Retd. Prof. of Botany, S.H. College, Thevara was the
keynote speaker. The faculty and students of the department took oath on
protecting our mother earth Oath taking by the Faculty and Students of
Chemistry department during Ozone day celebrations.
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State level Debate competition
Every year, Department of Zoology organizes a State level debate competition
in the state level on a topic related to the protection and preservation of
mother earth as part of Rev.Fr. Jacob Kariatty memorial competition. The
competition successfully sensitizes the youth to their role in conserving the
nature and impeding the reckless exploitation of nature through responsible
management of its resources. In 2018 debate was on the topic “Greening
Kerala – Dream or Reality” for Rev. Fr. Jacob Kariatty memorial ever rolling
trophy, conducted by the Department of Zoology on 6th January 2018.
The documentary titled “The Plastic Cow” was screened for the participants,
which conveyed the message of the pernicious effects of plastics and their
negligent disposals by humans that are detrimental to the ecosystem and its
species. In the interactive session that followed, the students actively
participated and shared their ideas and views on how to minimize the usage of
plastic and promote nature friendly products.
Awareness Program on Environmental Sustainability
Ms. Maya Varghese and Ms. Simi Stephen of the Rotary Club Cochin North
delivered talks on environmental hazards caused by the erroneous disposal of
plastic bottles, which had its evil part played in the recent Kerala floods.
Ms Tara and Ms Simi Stephen of the Rotary Club Cochin North inspired the
students on Environmental Sustainability with their awareness talk on 16
October 2018 regarding the environmental hazards caused by the erroneous
disposal of plastic bottles, which had its evil part played in the recent Kerala
floods. They sensitized a gathering of around hundred students towards the
immediacy of actions to be taken to recycle plastic bottles sensibly. The
Department of English has responded positively to this cause by joining hands
with #I Challenge Plastic Bottles, initiated by Rev.Fr Davis Chirammel, Kidney
Foundation of India.
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Student projects on environment and sustainability Reg No:
Name of the candidate
Title of the topic
Year
150011003074 ANCY ANTONEY UNRAVELLING THE ROUTE TO TRANSCENDENCE : ECOMYSTICISM IN WALT WHITMAN‟S LEAVES OF GRASS
2018
160011002577 JOSHNA PUNNOSE
BEYOND WORDS AND VIOLENCE :A VEGETARIAN PERSPECTIVE ON KANG‟S THE VEGETARIAN
2019
160011002582 RELPHIN XAVIER THE BLUE MONKEYS AND EUTIERRIA:AN ECOCRITICAL DELIBERATION ON JAMES CAMERON‟S AVATAR
2019
160011002590 TRISSA C.T. ECO-SPIRITUAL FEMINISM IN PAULO COELHO‟S BRIDA
2019
140011003346 SREELAKSHMI T.R.
IN HARMONY WITH NATURE: ECO-CONSCIOUSNESS IN RUSKIN BOND‟S SHORT STORIES
2017
150021096016 ASWATHY K. SOMAN
SCREENING OF PHYTOCHEMICALS AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF CUMIN
2018
150021096018 BEEBI FATHIMA C.H.
PRODUCTION OF BIOETHANOL FROM BANANA PSEUDOSTEM
2018
150021096019 CELIA ANN THOMAS
QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF ADULTERANTS IN COMMERCIAL MILK SAMPLES
2018
150021096020 FARSANA T.A. IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL ANTAGONISTIC BACTERIA LACTOBACILLUS AGAINST BIOFILM FORMING
2018
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KLEBSIELLA PNEUMONIAE
150021096021 FATHIMA THASNI ISOLATION, IDENTIFICATION AND
2018
M.H. QUANTIFICATION OF PHB PRODUCING BACTERIA FROM SOIL
150021096022 GAYATHRI P.R. ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECT OF CHITOSAN ON GRAM- NEGATIVE AND GRAM- POSITIVE BACTERIA
2018
150021096034 AMEENA NAUSHAD
BIOSYNTHESIS OF ZINC OXIDE NANOPARTICLES FROM MORINGA OLEIFERA AND EVALUATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES
2018
150021096035 ANJITHA RAJU EXTRACTION, CHARACTERIZATION AND ANTIFUNGAL PROPERTIES OF CURCUMA LONGA
2018
150021096036 ASHITHA A.C. ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY FROM THE HEMOLYMPH OF SHRIMP
2018
150021096037 ASHME P.D. PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND THROMBOLYTIC PROPERTY OF LEUCAS ZEYLANICA
2018
150021091618 SANTHOSH S AUTOMATIC STREET LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM USING HIGH SENSITIVE LDR
2018
140021091436 ANANDHU UNNI SMOKE SENSOR 2017 140021091439 ANUSHA SATHEES HYDROTHERMAL
PREPARATION OF CUO NANOPARTICLES
2017
140021091440 ARATHY UNNIKRISHNAN
MEASURING SUGAR CONTENT OF A LIQUID WITH A LASER POINTER
2017
140021091455 UNNIMAYA K.C COPPER NANO FILM PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION
2017
150021100679 GAUTHAM DC TO AC 2018
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KRISHNA P R CONVERTER USING TRANSISTOR,MOSFET
150021091616 RINI JOSE DETERMINATION OF WAVELENGTH OF LASER USING DIFFRACTION GRATING
2018
150021091618 SANTHOSH S AUTOMATIC STREET LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM USING HIGH SENSITIVE LDR
2018
150021091619 SITHARA JASMINE A.P
SYNTHESIS AND CHARATERISATION OF CUO NANO PARTICLES BY HYDRO THERMAL TECHNIQUE
2018
150021091620 SUMAYYA MUHAMMED
SYNTHESIS AND CHARATERISATION OF CUO NANO PARTICLES BY HYDRO THERMAL TECHNIQUE
2018
160011002577 JOSHNA PUNNOSE
BEYOND WORDS AND VIOLENCE :A VEGETARIAN PERSPECTIVE ON KANG‟S THE VEGETARIAN
2019
160011002582 RELPHIN XAVIER THE BLUE MONKEYS AND EUTIERRIA:AN ECOCRITICAL DELIBERATION ON JAMES CAMERON‟S AVATAR
2019
150021158940 150021158936
JERIN THARAKAN BLESSON VARGHESE
AN ECONOMIC STUDY OF MEAT CONSUMPTION IN ANGAMALY MUNCIPALITY
2018
150021158916 150021158917
DARSHANA C CHANDRAN HAFSATH P A
A STUDY ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITION OF MILK FARMERS IN THRIKKAKARA
2018
150021158927 150021158934
AMRUTHA A M ASWATHY P S
A STUDY ON POKKALI CULTIVATION IN KADAMAKUDY REGION
2018
150021158911 150021158924
ABHIRAMI K N SWAYA M S
STUDY ON THE ECONOMMIC ANALYSIS OF CATERING
2018
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INDUSTRY IN THRIPPUNITHURA REGION
150021158961 150021158941
VYSHNA SAJU JISA SAJI
A CASE STUDY ON WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANT, BRAHMAPURAM
2018
150021158930 150021158951
ANAT RIYA A J RESHMA KRISHNAN
THE CONTRIBUTION OF TERRACE FARMING IN SHAPING OF URBAN AGRICULTURE : A STUDY IN THRIPUNITHURA MUNCIPALITY
2018
150021158959 150021158920
VINEETA ANN GEORGE RENJISHA MOHANAN
SOLAR POWER UTILISATION IN COCHIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
2018
150021158915 150021158942
ATHUL MOHANDAS JITHIN THANKACHAN
AN ECONOMIC STUDY ON THE WATER MANAGEMENT OF HOUSEHOLDS IN THRIKKAKARA MUNCIPALITY
2018
160011006703 SILPA SATHEENDRAN
THERMAL STABILITY OF CARBON IN MANGROVES SOILS OF KERALA
2019
160011006698 FIMITHA K K PHYTOCHEMICAL EVALUATION OF RIPE AND UNRIPE TOMATOES
2019
B.Sc Chemistry ANCY JOSEPH, ARYA SURESH, RASHIDA U K, HONEY MOL SAJU
EXTRACTION OF RICE BRAN OIL FROM RICE BRAN AND ANALYSIS OF ITS FATTY ACID CONTENT
2018
B.Sc Chemistry ANJU SURESH, FATHIMA BEEVI K H, ALWIN JOSE, ANEETA M BABY, NISHITHA BALACHANDRAN
EXTRACTION AND ISOLATION OF CURCUMIN FROM CURCUMA LONGA
2018
150021080463 ANUPAMA ANILKUMAR
ASSESSMENT OF WATER QUALITY OF PERIYAR BASED ON PARAMETERS SUCH AS PH AND DISSOLVED OXYGEN
2018
150021080464 APARNA R. ASSESSMENT OF 2018
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KRISHNAN WATER QUALITY OF PERIYAR BASED ON PARAMETERS SUCH AS NITRATE, NITRITE AND AMMONIA
150021080465 ASLAHA K.S. EFFECT OF DIFFERENT CHEMICALS ON THE VASE LIFE OF GERBERA
2018
150021080466 CHIPPY VINOD ASSESSMENT OF WATER QUALITY OF PERIYAR BASED ON PARAMETERS SUCH AS PH AND DISSOLVED OXYGEN
2018
150021080468 HAZEENA MUHAMMED
EFFECT OF ANGIOSPERMIC LEAF EXTRACT ON MOSQUITO LARVAE
2018
150021080469 JENY T.J. FRUIT JUICES AS MOSQUITO LARVICIDES
2018
150021080470 JERIN K. SEBASTIAN
ASSESSMENT OF WATER QUALITY OF PERIYAR BASED ON PARAMETERS SUCH AS PH AND DISSOLVED OXYGEN
2018
150021080471 JIBY V.J EFFECT OF DIFFERENT CHEMICALS ON THE VASE LIFE OF ROSE
2018
150021080472 MOHAMMED HAFEESUDHEEN M.I.
ASSESSMENT OF WATER QUALITY OF PERIYAR BASED ON PARAMETERS SUCH AS NITRATE, NITRITE AND AMMONIA
2018
150021080474 NADIRSHA NAZEER
A STUDY ON AIR POLLUTION IN KOCHI.
2018
150021080475 NASLIMA K. A STUDY TO DEMONSTRATE HYDROTROPISM IS STRONGER THAN GEOTROPISM IN PEA SEEDLINGS
2018
150021080476 NEENU FRANCIS A STUDY ON E 2018
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COLI CONTAMINATION IN WELL WATER.
150021080478 RESHMA P.S. EFFECT OF ANGIOSPERMIC LEAF EXTRACT ON MOSQUITO LARVAE
2018
150021080479 SREEHARI K.S. A STUDY TO DEMONSTRATE HYDROTROPISM IS STRONGER THAN GEOTROPISM IN LADIES FINGER SEEDLINGS
2018
150021080480 SURABHI P.S. EFFECT OF ANGIOSPERMIC LEAF EXTRACT ON MOSQUITO LARVAE
2018
150021080481 VISHNU P.V. EFFECT OF DIFFERENT CHEMICALS ON THE VASE LIFE OF CARNATION
2018
150021080482 VIVEK VIJAYAN A STUDY ON WHIP IRRAGATION IN PEA PLANTS
2018
150021080489 ANTONY GODWIN A STUDY ON AIR POLLUTION IN KOCHI.
2018
150021080490 BASHEERA N.H. FRUIT JUICES AS MOSQUITO LARVICIDES
2018
150021080491 BINI K.S. A STUDY ON WHIP IRRIGATION IN LADIES FINGER VEGETABLE
2018
150021080492 JEFF FRANCIS VITHAYATHIL
EFFECT OF FLOWER EXTRACTS IN THE CONTROL OF AEDES AEGYPTI
2018
150021080493 KARUNAPRABHA T. GEORGE
A STUDY ON E COLI CONTAMINATION IN WELL WATER.
2018
150021080495 MEENU MOL FRUIT JUICES AS MOSQUITO LARVICIDES
2018
150021080496 NELVIN TONY A STUDY ON AIR POLLUTION IN KOCHI.
2018
150021080497 OLIVIA ROSE VINCENT
A STUDY ON E COLI CONTAMINATION IN WELL WATER.
2018
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150021080498 REENU ANTONY ASSESSMENT OF WATER QUALITY OF PERIYAR BASED ON PARAMETERS SUCH AS PH AND DISSOLVED OXYGEN
2018
150021080499 SAHADIYA M.K. ASSESSMENT OF WATER QUALITY OF PERIYAR BASED ON PARAMETERS SUCH AS NITRATE, NITRITE AND AMMONIA
2018
150021080500 SWETHA K.S. A STUDY ON WHIP IRRIGATI GATION IN TOMATO 2018
The observance of days set aside for environmental concerns constitutes the
ethos of the college. Amidst the hectic academic schedule, the institution
mandatorily allocates time and platform for the conduct of different activities
corresponding to the different days of significance. Serious attention is
accorded to the development of stakeholders as the guardians of nature and
its biodiversity, the development of which could be actualised only by
organising novel initiatives that instill eco-consciousness among the
participants. The noble practice of observing days in veneration of Mother
Nature is a culture that has been continuing across generations in the
institution.
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Chapter 5
Post Audit Stage 5.1 Key Findings and Observations a) Water
Main water uses in the campus
Garden Lab Cleaning Canteen Drinking Toilets Bathrooms Hostel Washing Cooking Watering garden Construction works Office uses
No water treatment system in place.
Water cooler with drinking water filtration is installed (4numbers).
Number of urinals and toilets – 135
Number of waterless urinals - Nil
Number of bathrooms – 35
Number of water taps – 372 ( 11 tap are leaky )
Number of taps in canteen- 12
Water taps in laboratories – 125
Water for garden use – 5000 L/day
Number of wells – 1 tube well and 1 open well
Number of ponds - 1
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Water pumps – 2 (3 HP ), 2 (7 HP)
Quantity of water pumped –Approx. 98800 liters/day
Water charges paid – No water charges-(No municipal water
supply, Using water from own well)
Number of water tanks for water storage -15
Reasons for water wastage observed
Leakages from taps Over use of water Overflow of water during pumping b) Energy
Electricity charges Rs.65377/month
Number of Gas cylinders used per month - 28
Cost of Gas cylinders used Rs. 24000/month
Number of Generators used - 5
Cost of generator fuel – Rs.10000/month
Cost of fossil fuels for stakeholders – 845180/-
Total cost of energy – Rs. 910557/month
(Cost of fossil fuel by stakeholders and Electricity charges)
Total number of CFL bulbs – 74
Number of LED lights – 280
Incandescent bulbs – 2
Number of fans – 383
Number of Air conditioners - 50
Number of Tube lights – 311
Total Electrical Equipments–226
Number of Computers and laptops – 169
Number of Photocopiers – 5
Number of Televisions – 5
Energy generation by solar panels – 2 kW/day
Number of Inverters – 6
Number of Heaters – 3
Number of streetlights – 198
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CFL bulbs installed in the college
Department Number of CFL
bulbs
Power Consumed
(Watts)
Power in
(kW)
Working time(hours
per day)
Energy usage per
month (kWh)
AUDITORIUM 12 15 0.015 2 10.8 B COM 14 15 0.015 6 37.8
CANTEEN 1 15 0.015 6 2.7 PHYSICS 2 20 0.02 5 4.5 MBA 45 15 0.015 6 121.5
Total (kWh) 177.3
LED bulbs installed in the college
Department Number of LED
bulbs
Power Consumed
( Watts)
Power in (kW) Working time
(hours/day)
Energy usage per month(k
Wh) AUDITORIUM 44 10 .01 2 26.4 MBA 76 10 .01 6 136.8
B COM 9 10 .01 6 16.2 MSW 19 10 .01 6 34.2
PHYSICS 7 5 .005 6 6.3 STREET LIGHT 55 10 .01 6 99
CANTEEN 1 10 .01 6.5 1.95 CHEMISTRY 2 10 .01 6 3.6 VIP ROOM 9 3 .003 2 1.62
BBA 3 10 .01 6 5.4 PRINCIPAL 9 10 .01 7 18.9 AVI ROOM 19 3 .003 5 8.55
CONFERENCE 2 9 .009 6 3.24 IQAC ROOM 19 3 .003 6 10.26 HR OFFICE 6 3 .003 6 3.24
Total (kWh) 375.66
Incandescent bulbs installed in the college
Department Number of incandescent bulbs
Power Consumed(
Watts)
Power in
(kW)
Working time(hours
per day)
Energy usage per
month PHYSICS 2 60 0.06 6 21.6
Total (kWh) 21.6
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Fans installed in the college
DEPARTMENT NUMBER OF FANS
POWER CONSUME D
(WATTS)
POWER IN (KW)
WORKING TIME (HOURS
PER DAY)
ENERGY USAGE PER
MONTH (KWh)
CHEMISTRY BOTANY IQAC ROOM/VIP/PROJECT ROOM ENGLISH MALAYALAM ECONOMICS AUDITORIUM CANTEEN MATHS HINDI MSW STORE STUDENTS HALL LIBRARY MBA PHYSICS B.COM SELF-FINANCE B.COM AIDED BLOCK ZOOLOGY TOP HALL
15 14 7
18 8 8 8 5
12 1
21 1
12 34 70 15 40 35 17 42
40 40 40
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
0.04 0.04 0.04
0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04
6.5 6
6.5
6 6 6 2 8 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 6 6
117 100.8 54.6
129.6 57.6 57.6 19.9 48
86.4 5.28
151.2 5.28
63.36 244.8 504 108 176
183.75 122.4 302.4
Total (kWh) 2537.97
Air Conditioners installed in the college
Department Number of AC
Power consumed
(watts)
Power in (kW)
Working time (hours
per day)
Energy usage
per month (kWh)
AUDITORIUM PRINCIPAL ROOM
IQAC ROOM/VIP//PROJECT
ROOM MBA MAIN LIBRARY
24 1 4
20
1
1500 1500 1500 1500
1500
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
1.5
6 1 7 6
6
6480 45
1260 5310
270
Total (kWh) 13365
Tube lights installed in the college
Department Number of tube lights
Power consumed (watts)
Power (kW)
Working time (hours/day)
Energy usage per month (kwh)
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Electrical equipments installed in the college
Department Name of appliance
/equipment
Number of
appliances
Power consumed
Power in
(kW)
Working time
(hours /day)
Energy
usage per mon
th ENGLISH COMPUTER 3 250 0.04 6 21.6
PRINTER 1 50 0.05 1 1.5
TUBE LIGHT 10 40 0.04 3 36 FAN 16 40 0.04 6 115.2 CFL 3 20 0.02 2 3.6 PROJECTOR 6 1440 1.44 0.5 129.6
MALAYALAM COMPUTER 1 250 0.04 6 7.2 PRINTER 2 25 0.025 1 1.5 TUBE LIGHT 5 40 0.04 3 18 FAN 8 40 0.04 6 57.6 PROJECTOR 3 1200 1.2 0.5 54
ECONOMICS COMPUTER 4 250 0.04 6 28.8 PRINTER 3 25 0.025 1 56.25 TUBE LIGHT 10 40 0.04 3 36 FAN 8 40 0.04 6 57.6 PROJECTOR 3 720 0.72 0.5 32.4
MATHEMATIC S
FAN 10 40 0.04 6 72
TUBE LIGHT 2 40 0.04 3 7.2 PROJECTOR 5 240 0.24 6 216
Mathematics Zoology Botany
Chemistry Physics English Hindi
Malayalam Economics
Library Students hall Auditorium Top room
Store MSW MBA Office
canteen
9 29 20 25 19 7 4 5
10 42 22 30 2 1
15 43 16 12
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 6 3 3 6 6
32.4 104.4
72 90
68.4 25.2 14.4 18 36
151.2 79.2 72 4.8 7.2 54
154.8 115.2 86.4
Total (kWh) 1185.6
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COMPUTER 2 250 0.04 6 14.4 HINDI FAN 8 40 0.04 6 57.6
TUBE LIGHT 4 40 0.04 2 31.2 COMPUTER 1 250 0.25 6 45
PHYSICS CFL 2 20 .02 2 2.4 LED 7 5 .005 6 6.3 FAN 16 40 .04 6 115.2 TUBE LIGHT 22 40 .04 3 79.2 BULB 2 60 .06 2 7.2 BATTERY
ELIMINATOR 11 4 .004 2 2.64
CRO 2 33 .03 3
6 11.88
DRILLING MACHINE
1 435 .435 0 0
ELECTRIC FURNACE
1 3000 3 0 0
ELECTRONIC WEIGHING MACHINE
2 5 .005 2 .44
EXHAUST FAN
2 50 .05 1 3
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LABORATORY OVEN
1 4000 4 0 0
MERCURY BULB 2 125 .125 4 22 OVERHEAD
PROJECTOR 1 240 .24 4 28.8
PRINTER 2 50 .05 4 12 PROJECTOR 4 240 .24 1 28.8 SCANNER 1 20 .02 2 1.2 SODIUM
VAPOUR LAMP
3 35 .035 4 12.6
TABLE FAN 1 40 .04 2 2.4 TRANSFORMER 10 5 .005 4 6 VARIVOLT 6 5 .005 2 1.8 COMPUTER 18 250 .25 6 810 LAPTOP 3 60 .06 2 10.8
CHEMISTRY CFL 5 20 0.02 2 6 FAN 12 40 0.04 6 86.4 TUBE LIGHT 19 40 0.04 3 68.4 AIR OVEN 1 2200 2.2 3 198 AUTO CLAVE 1 1500 1.5 3 135 CENTRIFUGE 1 180 0.18 4 21.6 DISTILLATION
APPARATUS 1 8000 8 3 720
ELECTRIC CHAMBER
1 3000 3 4 360
ELECTRIC OVEN 1 2000 2 4 240 EXHAUST FAN 6 100 0.1 4.8 86.4 FRIDGE 3 200 0.2 6.5 117 HEATER 1 1060 1.06 4 127.
2 HEATING MANTLE
1 450 0.45 3 40.5
INCUBATOR 1 200 0.2 4 24 MAGNETIC
STIRRER 2 600 0.6 3 108
MECHANICAL STOVE
1 1500 1.5 3 135
MUFFLE FURNACE
1 3000 3 4 360
PROJECTOR 6 240 0.24 3 129.6 SCANNER 1 20 0.02 1 0.6
SHAKER 1 120 0.12 4 14.4 SONICATOR 1 1000 1 3 90 STABILIZER 4 50 0.05 6.5 39 TABLE FAN 4 80 0.08 11.5 110.
4 VACCUM PUMB 1 370 0.37 4 44.4 WATER BATH 1 1000 1 4 120 PRINTER 5 50 0.05 3 22.5 COMPUTER 3 250 0.025 6 21.6
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BOTANY FAN 20 40 0.04 6 1440 TUBE LIGHT 8 40 0.04 3 28.8 BULB 2 60 0.06 2 7.2 FRIDGE 2 180 0.18 24 259.2 HEATER 1 4000 4 1 120 INDUCTION
COOKER 1 1600 1.6 2 96
PROJECTOR 2 240 0.24 2 28.8 PRINTER 2 25 0.25 3 45 COMPUTER 4 250 0.025 6.5 19.5
ZOOLOGY LED 3 5 0.05 6 27 FAN 10 40 0.04 6 72 TUBE LIGHT 27 40 0.04 3 97.2 AUTO CLAVE 2 1500 1.5 0.5 45 COMPUTER 250 0.25 6.5 97.5
MSW FAN 20 40 0.04 6 144 TUBE LIGHT 13 40 0.06 3 46.8 PRINTER 1 25 0.025 2 1.5 PROJECTOR 2 480 0.48 3 86.4 COMPUTER 25 250 0.25 6 1125
B COM(AIDED)
CFL 8 20 0.02 2 9.6
FAN 27 40 0.04 6 194.4 TUBE LIGHT 14 40 0.06 3 50.4 PROJECTOR 4 240 0.24 1 28.8 PRINTER 1 25 0.025 1 0.75 COMPUTER 1 250 0.04 6 7.2
B COM (SELF)
FAN 76 40 0.04 6 547.2 TUBE LIGHT 20 40 0.04 3 72 PROJECTOR 14 480 0.48 2 403.2 COMPUTER 66 250 0.25 6 2970
MBA CFL 46 20 0.02 2 55.2 LED 76 5 0.005 6 68.4 FAN 75 40 0.04 6 540 AC 21 TUBE LIGHT 57 40 0.04 3 205.2 MODEM 3 4.90 0.0049 2 0.882 PRINTER 4 100 0.1 3 36 PROJECTOR 2 960 0.96 12 691.2 SPEAKER 7 80 0.08 7 117.6
COMPUTER 11 250 0.04 6 79.2
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Computers installed in the college
Department Name of appliance/equi
pmen t
Number of
appliance
Power consumed
(watts)
Power in(kW)
Working time(hour s
per day)
Energy usage
per month (kWh
CHEMISTRY COMPUTER 5 250 0.25 2 75 BOTANY COMPUTER 5 250 0.25 6 225
RECEPTION COMPUTER 2 250 0.25 6 90 IQAC COMPUTER 6 250 0.25 6 270
ENGLISH COMPUTER 34 250 0.25 2 510 MALAYALAM COMPUTER 1 250 0.25 5 37.5 ECONOMICS COMPUTER 2 250 0.25 5 75
MATHEMATICS COMPUTER 2 250 0.25 5 75 HINDI COMPUTER 1 250 0.25 5 37.5
OFFICE COMPUTER 9 250 0.25 6 405 MSW COMPUTER 2 250 0.25 4 60 MBA COMPUTER 11 250 0.25 6 495
PHYSICS COMPUTER 20 250 0.25 4 600 BCOM COMPUTER 68 250 0.25 2 1020
ZOOLOGY COMPUTER 1 250 0.25 5 37.5 Total (kWh) 4012.5
Photocopiers installed in the college
Department Number of photocopier
Power consumed
Power in
(kW)
Working time (hours
per day)
Energy usage
per month(kRECEPTION 1 1000 1 5 150
STORE 1 1000 1 6 180 MBA 1 1000 1 5 150
TOP HALL 2 1000 1 3 90 Total (kWh) 570
Inverters installed in the college
Department Number of inverter
Power consumed
Power in (kW)
Working time (hours per day)
Energy usage per month(kWh )OFFICE 1 3000 3 2 132
AIDED BLOCK 1 3000 3 2 132 LANGUAGE
LAB 1 3000 3 2 132
MBA BOLCK 1 3000 3 2 132 LIBRARY 1 3000 3 2 132 PHYSICS LAB 1 3000 3 2 132
Total (kWh) 792
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Laboratory Equipments installed in the college
OVERHEAD
PROJECTOR 1 240 .24 4 28.8
PRINTER 2 50 .05 4 12
PROJECTOR 4 240 .24 1 28.8
SCANNER 1 20 .02 2 1.2
SODIUM VAPOUR LAMP
3 35 .035 4 12.6
TABLE FAN 1 40 .04 2 2.4
TRANSFORMER
10 5 .005 4 6
VARIVOLT 6 5 .005 2 1.8
COMPUTER 18 250 .25 6 810
LAPTOP 3 60 .06 2 10.8
CHEMISTRY
AIR OVEN 1 2200 2.2 3 198
AUTO CLAVE 1 1500 1.5 3 135
CENTRIFUGE 1 180 0.18 4 21.6
DISTILLATION APPARATUS
1 8000 8 3 720
ELECTRIC CHAMBER
1 3000 3 4 360
Department
Name of appliance
Number of appliances
Power consum
ed
Power in
(kW)
Working time
(hours per day)
Energy usage per
month(kWh) PHYSICS BATTERY
ELIMINATOR 11 4 .004 2 2.64
CRO 2 33 .03 3
6 11.88
DRILLING MACHINE
1 435 .435 0 0
ELECTRIC FURNACE
1 3000 3 0 0
ELECTRONIC WEIGHING MACHINE
2 5 .005 2 .44
EXHAUST FAN 2 50 .05 1 3 LABORATORY
OVEN 1 4000 4 0 0
MERCURY BULB
2 125 .125 4 22
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ELECTRIC OVEN
1 2000 2 4 240
EXHAUST FAN 6 100 0.1 4.8 86.4
FRIDGE 3 200 0.2 6.5 117
HEATER 1 1060 1.06 4 127.2
HEATING MANTLE
1 450 0.45 3 40.5
INCUBATOR 1 200 0.2 4 24
MAGNETIC STIRRER
2 600 0.6 3 108
MECHANICAL STOVE
1 1500 1.5 3 135
MUFFLE FURNACE
1 3000 3 4 360
PROJECTOR 6 240 0.24 3 129.6
SCANNER 1 20 0.02 1 0.6
SHAKER 1 120 0.12 4 14.4
SONICATOR 1 1000 1 3 90
STABILIZER 4 50 0.05 6.5 39
TABLE FAN 4 80 0.08 11.5 110.4
VACCUM PUMB
1 370 0.37 4 44.4
WATER BATH 1 1000 1 4 120
PRINTER 5 50 0.05 3 22.5
COMPUTER 3 250 0.025 6 21.6
BOTANY FRIDGE 2 180 0.18 24 259.2
HEATER 1 4000 4 1 120
INDUCTION COOKER
1 1600 1.6 2 96
PROJECTOR 2 240 0.24 2 28.8
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PRINTER 2 25 0.25 3 45
COMPUTER 4 250 0.025 6.5 19.5
AUTOCLAVE 2 1500 1.5 .5 33
ZOOLOGY
CENTRIFUGE 1 180 .18 .5 72
INCUBATOR 3 200 .2 .5 6.6
ROTARY SHAKER
1 120 .12 4 10.56
PHOTOMETER 1 30 0.03 3 1.98
Heaters installed in the college
Department
Number of heater
Power consumed
Power in (kW)
Working time
(hours per day)
Energy usage per
month(kWh)
CHEMISTRY
1 1060 1.06 4 93.28
BOTANY 1 4000 4 1 88
WASH ROOM
1 4000 4 1 88
Total (kWh) 269.28
Street lights installed in the college
Area Number of
street light Power
consumed Power in
(kW) Working
time (hours per
day)
Energy usage per month(kW
h)
CAMPUS 198 18 0.04 10 2376
TV in the College & Hostels
Department Number of TV Power Consumed(W
att s)
Power in (kW)
Working time(hours
per day)
Energy usage per
month
(kWh) IQAC 1 100 0.1 1 3
MBA 1 100 0.1 1 3
57
B COM (AIDED)
1 100 0.1 1 3
MSW 1 100 0.1 1 3
CANTEEN 1 100 0.1 4 12
Total (kWh) 24
Other Facilities installed in the College Name of the appliance/ equipment
Number of appliance or equipment
Power consumed (watts)
Power in (kW)
Working time(hours per day)
Total energy consumed month (kWh)
CCTV 172 35 0.035 24 4,334.4
Modem 23 20 0.02 24 331.2
Amplifier 2 250 0.025 6 90
Speaker 83 10 0.01 6 149.4
Total (kWh) 4905
Department wise Energy consumption
Department Name of
appliance
/equipment
Number of
applianc es
Power consum
e d
Power in
(kW)
Working time
(hours per day)
Energy usage
per month(k
Wh)
Total Energy
by each
department
ENGLISH COMP 3 250 0.0 6 21.6 307.5 PRINT
ER 1 50 0.0
5 1 1.5
TUBE 10 40 0.0 3 36 FAN 16 40 0.0
46 115.2
CFL 3 20 0.0 2 3.6 PROJE
CTOR6 1440 1.4
40.5 129.6
MALAYALA M
COMPUTER
1 250 0.04
6 7.2 138.3
PRINTER
2 25 0.025
1 1.5 TUBE
LIGHT5 40 0.0
43 18
FAN 8 40 0.04
6 57.6 PROJE
CTOR3 1200 1.2 0.5 54
ECONOMICS COMPUTER
4 250 0.04
6 28.8 211.05 PRINT 3 25 0.0 1 56.25 TUBE 10 40 0.0 3 36
58
FAN 8 40 0.0 6 57.6 PROJE
CTOR3 720 0.7
20.5 32.4
MATHEMAT ICS
FAN 10 40 0.04
6 72 309.6
TUBE LIGHT
2 40 0.04
3 7.2 PROJE
CTOR5 240 0.2
46 216
COMPUTER
2 250 0.04
6 14.4 HINDI FAN 8 40 0.0
46 57.6 133.8
TUBE LIGHT
4 40 0.04
3 31.2 COMP
UTER1 250 0.2
56 45
PHYSICS CFL 2 20 .02 2 2.4
1495.26
LED 7 5 .00 6 6.3 FAN 16 40 .04 6 115.2 TUBE 22 40 .04 3 79.2 BULB 2 60 .06 2 7.2 BATTE
RY ELIMI
11 4 .004
2 2.64
CRO 2 33 .03 3
6 11.88
DRILLING
MACHI
1 435 .435
0 0
ELECTRIC
FURNA
1 3000 3 0 0
59
ELECTRONIC WEIGHING MACHINE
2 5 .005 2 .44
EXHAUST FAN 2 50 .05 1 3 LABORATORY
OVEN 1 4000 4 0 0
MERCURY BULB
2 125 .125 4 22 OVERHEAD
PROJECTOR 1 240 .24 4 28.8
PRINTER 2 50 .05 4 12 PROJECTOR 4 240 .24 1 28.8 SCANNER 1 20 .02 2 1.2 SODIUM
VAPOUR LAMP
3 35 .035 4 12.6
TABLE FAN 1 40 .04 2 2.4 TRANSFORME
R10 5 .005 4 6
VARIVOLT 6 5 .005 2 1.8 COMPUTER 18 250 .25 6 810 LAPTOP 3 60 .06 2 10.8
CHEMISTRY
CFL 5 20 0.02 2 6
3358.8
FAN 12 40 0.04 6 86.4 TUBE LIGHT 19 40 0.04 3 68.4 AIR OVEN 1 2200 2.2 3 198 AUTO CLAVE 1 1500 1.5 3 135 CENTRIFUGE 1 180 0.18 4 21.6 DISTILLATIO
N APPARATUS
1 8000 8 3 720
ELECTRIC CHAMBER
1 3000 3 4 360
ELECTRIC OVEN
1 2000 2 4 240 EXHAUST FAN 6 100 0.1 4.8 86.4 FRIDGE 3 200 0.2 6.5 117 HEATER 1 1060 1.06 4 127.2 HEATING
MANTLE 1 450 0.45 3 40.5
INCUBATOR 1 200 0.2 4 24 MAGNETIC
STIRRER 2 600 0.6 3 108
MECHANICAL STOVE
1 1500 1.5 3 135
MUFFLE FURNACE
1 3000 3 4 360
PROJECTOR 6 240 0.24 3 129.6 SCANNER 1 20 0.02 1 0.6 SHAKER 1 120 0.12 4 14.4 SONICATOR 1 1000 1 3 90 STABILIZER 4 50 0.05 6.5 39 TABLE FAN 4 80 0.08 6 57.6
60
VACCUM PUMB
1 370 0.37 4 44.4 WATER 1 1000 1 4 120 PRINTER 5 50 0.05 3 22.5 COMPUTE
R3 250 0.02
56 21.6
BOTANY FAN 20 40 0.04 6 1440
2044.5 TUBE
LIGHT8 40 0.04 3 28.8
BULB 2 60 0.06 2 7.2 FRIDGE 2 180 0.18 24 259.2 HEATER 1 4000 4 1 120 INDUCTIO
N COOKER
1 1600 1.6 2 96
PROJECTOR
2 240 0.24 2 28.8 PRINTER 2 25 0.25 3 45 COMPUTE
R4 250 0.02
56.5 19.5
ZOOLOGYGY
LED 3 5 0.05 6 27
338.7 FAN 10 40 0.04 6 72 TUBE 27 40 0.04 3 97.2 AUTO
CLAVE2 1500 1.5 0.5 45
COMPUTER
250 0.25 6.5 97.5 MSW FAN 20 40 0.04 6 144
1403.7 TUBE 13 40 0.06 3 46.8 PRINTER 1 25 0.02
52 1.5
PROJECTOR
2 480 0.48 3 86.4 COMPUTE
R25 250 0.25 6 1125
B COM(AI
CFL 8 20 0.02 2 9.6
271.15 FAN 27 40 0.04 6 194.4 TUBE
LIGHT14 40 0.06 3 30.4
PROJECTOR
4 240 0.24 1 28.8 PRINTER 1 25 0.02
51 0.75
COMPUTER
1 250 0.04 6 7.2 BCOM
(SELF) FAN 76 40 0.04 6 547.2
3992.4 TUBE LIGHT
20 40 0.04 3 72 PROJECTO
R14 480 0.48 2 403.2
COMPUTER
66 250 0.25 6 2970 MBA CFL 46 20 0.02 2 55.2
1793.682
LED 76 5 0.005
6 68.4 FAN 75 40 0.04 6 540 AC 21 TUBE
LIGHT57 40 0.04 3 205.2
MODEM 3 4.90 0.00 2 0.882 PRINTER 4 100 0.1 3 36 PROJECTO
R2 960 0.96 12 691.2
SPEAKER 7 80 0.08 7 117.6 COMPUTE
R11 250 0.04 6 79.2
Total (kWh) 15798.44
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LPG cylinders are used in college
Department No of cylinders per month Amount
CHEMISTRY 2 1600
CANTEEN 26 22400
c) Waste Generation
Total Stakeholders – 2596
Class rooms – 82
Staff rooms - 15
Office rooms – 11
Canteen – 1
Laboratories – 12
Kitchen – 1
Other places where waste may be generated
VIPs room, Audio visual room, Seminar hall , Auditorium, Sick-room, Cafeteria,
Store-room, Conference hall, Library, NSS room, NCC room,
Physical Education room, Hostel, Advanced research centre, Academic Director
room, Reading room, Open lunch hall, Teachers lunch room, Guest room,
Gymnasium, Botanical Garden, Open university room.
Wastes and their disposal methods
E-wastes- computers, electrical and electronic parts – Disposal by selling
Plastic waste- disposal by selling
Solid wastes – Damaged furniture, paper waste, paper plates,
food wastes – to Municipal waste collection centers
Chemical wastes – Laboratory waste – No treatment
Waste water – washing, urinals, bathrooms in soak pits
Glass waste – Broken glass wares from the labs to municipal waste
collection centers.
Dry leaves – burning, Composting
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Unused Equipments and Electronic Waste Collected
Zoology
E- waste : Computer monitor : 2 , UPS : 4 , CPU : 1, Printer : 3
Unused equipments
Dissection microscope : 15
Dissection trays : 30
Burette stand ( wooden ) : 16
Burette stand ( metal ) : 22
Lens stand : 43
Tripod : 10
Table lamp : 50
Heater : 2
Botany E-waste : UPS : 3 , Scanner : 1 Unused equipments microscope - 10 English E-waste : UPS : 1, Scanner : 1 Physics E-waste : Computer : 1 , Lab components : 4 L / month
Mathematics E-waste : Computer : 5 Economics E-waste : CPU : 1, Monitor : 1, Key board – 1, UPS : 2` Other wastes Fan : 1 , Land phone : 1
Hindi E-waste : UPS : 1 Paper waste : 1 Basket Management E-waste : Computer : 3, UPS : 3 , CCTV : 5 Social work E-waste : CPU : 2 , Catridge : 3 Chemistry E-waste : Monitor : 2, Printer : 2 , CPU : 4 Hazardous waste : 50 gm / day Solid Glass : 500 gm/day Unused equipments - Polarimeter : 1, Electronic Balance : 1, Overhead projector : 4 , Hot air oven : 1, Vaccum pump : 1 ,Magnetic stirrer : 1 Research Lab-Chemistry Toxic chemicals as waste : 500 ml / month, Liquid waste ( as water ) : 1 litre
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Unused equipments - Ball mill : 1, Centrifuge : 1 , Hot plate : 1 Canteen Waste : The food waste from the college canteen are given to the pig farm near the college . Dry leaves from the campus 25 basket dry leaves/day
Quantity of waste generated:- Biodegradable – 5 kg/day (office)
Non biodegradable – ½ kg/day (office)
Biodegradable – 1kg/day (labs)
Non-biodegradable – ¼ kg/day (including glass bottles)
Hazardous waste –100gm/day (Stored)
Canteen waste
Non-biodegradable – ½ kg/day
Biodegradable – 20 kg to piggery and 1 kg/day extra
Waste treatment systems in the college
TRICOLOUR BASKETS are placed in each department and each floor. For
collecting food , paper waste and plastic wastes .
2 incinerators for dry wastes
Sanitary napkin vending machine – 3
Waste disposal initiatives undertaken
The English department of our college had collected approximately 45,000
plastic bottles from various institutions in Ernakulum district and recycled it. The
NCC and club BeFORE team of our college launched A GREEN PROTOCOL
INITIATIVE OF BMC; as part of this initiative the waste materials were collected
into three categories plastic, food and paper wastes. The message of waste
recycling was communicated in the campus community by conducting
awareness programmes, posters , street play ,etc. On 4th October 2018 NCC
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and Club B4 of BMC organized GREEN DAY in association with the Love Plastic
Program of Mathrubhumi Seed and ITC Pvt.ltd. On the particular day there was
an orientation class by Mr. Joshy Varghese Ex consultant state Suchithwa
Mission Project on the topic “ Significance Of Waste Management in the campus.
On selling the papers and plastic college earns 7800 rupees per year . Also the
news papers from the library are sold in the academic end and the money earned
is deposited with the government. Bharata Mata College is an exclusively plastic
free zone and is eco-friendly . As a part of alleviating plastic each and every
department has started using banners made of cloth. College has adopted green
protocol to mitigate the amount of waste and to protect our mother earth. In the
College there is a tri- colour basket system which enables us to collect and
dispose food , plastic and paper waste separately.
The institute is has started a model vermicomposting facility during 2017-2018 for
demonstrations. The main purpose of this is to reduce disposable waste in the
college campus and after complete process of vermicomposting it is used as
manure. The main benefits of the process are to reduce the waste in the
environment and also it is cost savings process.
d) Green Campus
Total number of plant species identified – 84
Total number of plants in the campus – 572
Tree canopy of the campus -477 m2
Free space in the campus – 45866m2
Garden area inside the college – one acre
Total campus area – 14.84 Acres
Fruit Trees in the Campus
Syzygium jambos
Artocarpus integrifolia
Mangifera indica
Cocos nucifera
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List of Garden Plants in the Campus
Bougainvillia spectabilis Cycas (3) Peace lily (150) Excoecaria Mussaenda lutea Schflera Euphorbia Variegated lily Foxtail palm (14) Dracaena CTC Red Furcaria Heliconia Zephyranthes lily Black lily Mini ervatamia Ixora coccinea (100) Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (33) Lantana camara (30) Areca catechu (193) Allamanda cathartica (47) List of medicinal plants in the herbal garden
Minienatomia Zinigiber officenale Saraca asoka Azhadiracta india Sanseveria roxburghiana, Schult Vitextrifolia Phyllanthus emblica,L Punica granatum Ricinus communis Piper betle,L Saraca indica Ocimum sanctum Murraya koenigii,Spr. Sarcostemma brevistigma,W&A Cissus quadrangularis,L. Aloe vera,L. Melia azodirachta,L. Adenocalyma adiata Acacia sundra Citrus medica Aegil marmelos ,Corr Ervattamia coronaria,Stapf Ficus gibbosa,Bl Calotropis gigantean,R.Br. Glycosmis pentaphylla ,Corr Tinospara cordifolia,Miers
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Clitorea ternatea,L. Piper longum,L Asparagus racemoses,Wild Santalum album,L Plumbago zeylanica,L Coleus aramaticus,Benth Aervalanata,Juss Campus Trees COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME No. of Plants 1. Coconut Cocos nucifera 4 2. Mahogany Swietenia mahogany 5 3. Neermaruthu Terminalia arjuna 3 4. Bottle brush tree Callistemon lanceolatus 1 5. Jamun Syzygium cumini 5 6. Pink shower tree Cassia javanica 4 7. Tulip tree Spathodea campanulata 3 8. Cannon ball tree Couroupita guinensis 3 9. Copper pod tree Peltaphorum pictoratum 5 10. Drumstick tree Moringa olifera 1 11. Mast tree Polyalthia longifolia 11 12. Teak Tectona grandis 29 13. Mangium Acacia mangium 21 14. Acacia Acacia longifolia 8 15. Champak tree Michelia champaca 3 16. Rain tree Samanea saman 6 17. Tree jasmine Murraya paniculata 1 18. Anjili Artocarpus hirsutus 4 19. Neem Azadirachta indica 4 20. Chickoo tree Achras sapota 1 21. Jack fruit tree Artocarpus heterophyllus 5 22. Pride of India Lagerstroemia speciosa 4 23. Casuarina tree Casuarina equisitifolia 4 24. Indian gooseberry Emblica officinalis 3 25. Devil’s tree Alstonia scholaris 2 26. Rosewood Dalbergia sisso 1 27. Pink Trumpet tree Tebubia impegtinosa 1 28. Elangi Mimusops elengi 3 29. Purple orchid tree Bauhinia purpurea 6 30. Mango tree Mangifera indica 7 31. Kanikonna Cassia fistula 3
Crops cultivated in the campus (Area of cultivation- 30 cents)
Banana, Tapioca, Chilli, Cabbage, Tomato, Spinach, Brinjal, Cauliflower, Corn, Ladies finger, Pea, Paddy, Broccoli.
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Campus farming
Under the auspices of the department of Social Work, a novel venture of
upland cultivation of organic paddy was successfully conducted in a 30 cent
area of the campus. Organic vegetable cultivation as interim crop is another
plan to be materialised soon. The college has also cultivated plantain and
tapioca in the backyard of the campus.
The department of Botany has been consistently undertaking vegetable
cultivation of monsoon, winter and summer crops and conducting the sale of
the products for the community.
e) Carbon Footprint Number of persons using cycles – 1
Number of persons using cars – 52
Number of Two wheelers used by staff - 37
Number of Stake holders uses two wheelers – 192
Number of persons using other transportations – 2513
Number of visitors per day – 40
Number of Faculty and staff staying in the quarters – 2
Average distance travelled by stake holders (One way) – 20 kms/day
Expenditure for transportation per person per day – Rs.20/-
5.2 Evaluation of Audit Findings
Water
98000 liters of water is used per day by the college for its different uses. The
main source of water is ground water. Water from the public water supply is
not utilized. 12000 L of water is lost per day through the leaking of pipes and
other misuse. This can be prevented. If water treatment system is installed at
canteen and chemical laboratories the amount of water lost through outlets
can be recycled and utilized for gardening and toilet uses. Awareness
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programs for the management of sustainable water use will be highly
beneficial in this college.
Overall utilization of water in the College Sections Water Use/day
Toilets and urinals 200,00Ltr Bathrooms 5,000Ltr Drinking 5000 Ltr Washing 18,000Ltr Cleaning 3000 Ltr Canteen 27,000 Ltr Garden 5,000Ltr Laboratories 3,000Ltr Leakage 12000Ltr Total 98000Ltr
Energy
Energy Utilization
Appliances Number of
appliance
Units of current per
month kWh
Computers 169 4012.50
Air conditioners 50 13365.00
CFL bulbs 74 177.30
Photocopiers 5 570.00
LED lights 280 375.66
Incandescent bulbs 2 21.60
Fans 283 2537.97
Tube lights 311 1185.60
Televisions 5 24.00
Inverters 6 792.00
Heaters 3 269.28
CCTV,Modem etc 60 4905.00
Street lights 198 2376.00
Total Energy usage per month (kWh) 30611.91
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Energy Reduction Approaches in the Campus Replace CFL bulbs by LED Lights. Regular monitoring of equipments and immediate rectification of any problems. Proper insulation. Emergency power requirement to be kept at minimum. Employment of more solar panels and other renewable energy sources. Conduct more awareness programmes for students and staff.
The total energy utilization of the college for different purposes is
approximately 30611.91 kWh/month. Increased production of solar energy
a type of non-conventional category of energy will be a good energy
management system for the college. Electricity charges per month are
Rs.65377/month. Energy saving through the replacement of incandescent
bulbs, CFL lamps and tube lights to LED light could be a good option. Energy
efficient electrical equipments especially fans and pump sets can be replaced
against old ones. Awareness programs for the stakeholders to save energy
may also increase sustainability in the utilization of various energy source.
Waste
Total Biodegradable waste - 7 kg/day
Canteen waste - 21 kg/day
Non-biodegradable waste - ¾ kg/day
Hazardous wastes - 150grams/day
The composting facility of the college for the treatment of biodegradable waste
generated from the canteen, office, vegetable garden, and from the college
campus cleaning operations is not adequate. Different methods such as pit
composting, vermicomposting, bacterial composting using bacterial consortium
may be used to treat the biodegradable waste. Bottles, plastics, cans, broken
glass wares, tins etc. may be recycled or sold out. A model solid waste
treatment system can be established in the college as a part of awareness
program to the students.
Green Campus
Total number of plant species identified – 84
Tree cover of the campus –477 m2
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Garden area inside the college – 42 cents
Total area for cultivation:-
Veg. garden area- 20 cents
Medicinal plant garden –8 cents
Area for paddy cultivation – 30 cents
The college has ample land surface for greening initiatives. The campus has 31
species of trees. A model arboretum will be ideal for the college. At least 50
different types of trees can be planted in the campus every year. Area
demarcated for the establishment of a gardens of medicinal plants, paddy field
and vegetable garden, may be extended.
Carbon Footprint
Petrol used by two wheelers/day–229 L
(Per person to and fro 40 kms=1L)
Fuel used by four wheelers (52 Persons) - 104 L
(Per person to and fro 40 kms=2L)
Fuel for persons (total 2314 persons) travelling by common
transportation =184 L(4L x 50 persons)
Total fossil fuel use is 517 L / day
Total fuel cost per day for transportation =Rs. 36190/-
(517 L x Rs 70 )
Cost of stakeholder transportation per month(Rs.36190x22 days)- Rs.796180
Cost of Gas cylinders used Rs. 24000/month (28 cylinders)
Cost of generator fuel – Rs.10000/month (6 L per day)
Amount spent for transportation (office) –Rs. 4000/month (Approx.)
Amount spent for transportation (canteen) – Rs. 4000/month “
Amount spent for transportation (visitors) – Rs. 5000/month
Other expenditures for the energy – Rs. 2000/month
Total for fossil fuels – Rs. 844180/month
Burning of fossil fuels is the main source and cause of carbon dioxide release
to the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide release for the stakeholders to reach the
college is very high. It is contributing to the global warming and increasing
the pace of climate change. If a College bus is plying for the staff and students
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carbon dioxide released for the stakeholders’ commutation can be reduced.
More trees may be planted in the campus to make a source of sink for the
carbon dioxide and other green house gases.
5.3 Consolidation of Audit Findings The findings of this report show that the college performs fairly well on
sustainability issues. The college does consider the environmental impacts of
most of its actions and makes a concerted effort to act in an environmentally
responsible manner. In conversations with faculty, staff, and administration at the
college, a major theme has been the improvements made over the last several
years on how the college performs environmentally. Even though the college does
perform fairly well, the recommendations in this report highlight many ways in
which the college can work further to improve its actions and become a more
sustainable institution.
We hope that students will have developed a greater appreciation and under-
standing of the impact of their actions on the environment. They have
successfully been able to determine the impacts on the environment through
the various auditing exercises. Participating in this green auditing procedure
they have gained knowledge about the need of sustainability of the college
campus. It will create awareness on the use of the Earth’s resources in their
home, college, local community and beyond.
5.4 Major Audit Observations
Drip irrigation system and use of sprinklers in the gardens are initiated.
Water harvesting system is in place.
248 solar panels are installed to get solar energy to cater the energy needs
of the college.
Biogas plant is functional.
Practice of solid waste segregation is initiated.
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There is a model vermicomposting system in the campus.
No plastic campaign is initiated.
Paper cups and plates are banned in the campus.
Potted plants are there at verandahs and in class rooms.
College building is beautified using indoor plants.
The environmental awareness initiatives are in place and to be further
strengthened.
Installation of solar panels to generate non conventional energy for the
college is a good green initiative. The maintenance of solar panels, training
in vegetable cultivation and composting practices should be routine activities
throughout the academic year.
Fulfillment of environmental policy statement is a commitment of the college
towards its environmental performance.
Gardens inside the college premises are found well maintained.
Use of notice boards and signs are inadequate to reduce over
exploitation of water and energy in the campus.
Programs on green initiatives have to be increased. Campus is declared
plastic free; stringent actions should be taken to maintain these
declarations.
Rain water harvesting systems, Vermicomposting facility, Greening the
campus program and environmental education programs have to be further
strengthened.
Water Audit
The purpose of a water audit report is to provide an assessment of current
water usage practices, and provide a roadmap towards decreasing water usage
in the future.
There is no water consumption monitoring system in the college campus.
The college does not have waste water treatment for waste water generated
from laboratories, canteen, hostel kitchen, toilets, bathrooms and office
rooms.
The waste water from laboratories, canteen and kitchens are not suitably
controlled and are not used for gardening.
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The college has to take further actions to strengthen rain water harvesting.
Rain water harvesting for separate buildings are lacking. Measurement of
quantity of water obtained from the rain water harvesting should be done.
Automatic switching system is not installed for pump sets used for overhead
tank filling.
Per day use of water is very high and there is no control over wastage of
water.
Display boards against the misuse of water are inadequate.
Energy Audit
The communication process for awareness in relation to energy
conservation is found inadequate.
Assessment of electrical load calculation is yet to be done by the college.
Monthly use of electricity in the college is very high.
Objectives for reducing energy, water and fuel consumption are meager.
There are fans of older generation that are low energy efficient which can be
phased out by replacing with new energy efficient fans.
Regular monitoring of equipments and immediate rectification of any
problems are initiated.
Waste Management Audit
Solid waste management systems established are insufficient.
The college has proper communication with a pig farm for regular collection
of canteen waste from the campus.
Implementation of sustainable projects to attain set environmental goals is
not in place.
Waste bins in the class rooms, veranda, canteen and campus are adequate.
Proper composting systems are lacking.
Green chemistry labs are not introduced.
Green Campus Audit
Tree cover of the college with respect to the space stakeholder ratio is
not enough.
Regular planting of trees in the campus are to be strengthened.
Paddy cultivation is not done regularly.
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Display boards to all plants/trees identified are lacking.
Water uses for gardens are high even though sprinklers are in place.
No arboretum is set up in the college campus.
There is only very few fruit trees in the college to attract birds.
Registry for flora and fauna on the campus is lacking.
Uses of herbs cultivated in the medicinal garden are not displayed.
Carbon Foot Print Audit
College has not yet taken any initiative for carbon accounting.
Adequate common transportation facilities should be provided by the college.
Encourage students to use cycles.
517 liters of fossil fuel is burned every day for the functioning of the college.
This is too high carbon emission.
A huge amount such as Rs. 845180 per day is spent as the cost of fossil
fuel by the stakeholders.
Usage of 28 gas cylinders per month is very high.
No car pooling system is in place.
Awareness on Carbon Consumption
Students and Staff members may be made aware of pollution caused by use
of vehicles.
The carbon consumption awareness programs on carbon emission
at individual as well as social level will help to avoid air and noise pollution
in the campus due to vehicles.
List of ongoing eco friendly activities in the campus
Bharata Mata College, Management have adopted “Eco-consciousness” and
“Sustainability” as focal themes for the college.
College adopted environmental policy for sustainability and to ensure better
environmental performance.
There is a purchase policy in place to use environmental friendly materials.
Student projects are oriented in eco consciousness and sustainability mode.
As a part of environmental awareness and education, college is organizing
seminars and group discussions as routine activities.
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There are many outreach programs conducted by the college in order to
participate in the community environmental issues.
Planting and caring of trees in and around the campus.
Timely disposal of wastes from the campus.
Celebration of important days like World Environment Day, Ozone day,
Wetland day etc. with great importance.
Management has decided to adopt green protocol recommended by the
government of Kerala.
Distribution of medicinal plant saplings among students.
Preparation and distribution of ‘Karkidaka kanji’ during the month of
Malayalam month Karkidakom.
Selected programs organized during auditing period (2018-2019)
International Seminar on eco feminism : prehistoric roots and modern
relevance.
Student projects on environment and sustainability.
World environment day, Ozone day and wetlands day celebrations every
year.
All Kerala Science Fest.
State level debate competition on Greening Kerala-dream or reality.
Awareness program on environmental sustainability.
5.5 Conclusion and Full List of Recommendations Green Audit is the most efficient and ecological way to solve environmental
problems in the campuses. It is one kind of professional care which is the
responsibility of each individual who are the part of educational, social and
environmental sectors. It is necessary to conduct a green audit in college
campuses because students become aware of the green audit and its
advantages to save the planet and they become good citizen of the country.
The green audit assists in the process of testing performance in the
environmental arena and is fast becoming an indispensable aid to decision
making in a college.
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The green audit reports assist in the process of attaining an eco friendly
approach to the sustainable development of the college. Hope that the results
presented in this green auditing report will serve as a guide for educating the
college community on the existing environment related practices and resource
usage at the college as well as spawn new activities and innovative practices. A
few recommendations are added to curb the menace of waste management
using eco-friendly and scientific techniques. This may lead to the prosperous
future in context of Green Campus and thus sustainable environment and
community development.
It is frequently observed that the practical suggestions, alternatives, and
observations that have resulted from audits have added positive value to the
audited organisation. An outside view, perspective and opinion often helps
staff who have been too close to problems or methods to see the value of
alternative approaches.
Common Recommendations
In this section, the recommendations are ranked in terms of priority. We have
three categories based hierarchically on immediacy, importance, and potential
impact: high priority, medium priority, and future and minor concerns.
The high priority recommendations are:
Improve the College’s monitoring and reporting of water and energy usage
and provide better feedback and information to campus users.
Continue working towards composting the post-consumer food waste
generated by the dining halls. The compost can be used in college gardens.
Proposed Purchase Policy should be environmentally responsible one
and work towards creating and implementing a strategy to reduce
the environmental impact of its purchasing decisions.
With regards to the concerns mentioned in this report, the College should
consider adopting specific goals and targets in its pursuit of sustainability.
The medium priority recommendations are:
Increase labeling and self-serving of food where possible, and work to make
cafeteria users more aware of food waste.
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Consider expanding local and organic food options in the dining halls.
Consider the use of “green curriculum.”
Introduce UGC Environmental Science course to all students.
Increase recycling education on campus.
Continue to offer the 30% recycled paper option, and consider offering
higher recycled-content paper options in the future as product
quality increases.
Establish water, waste and energy management systems
The minor and future concerns are:
Encourage student project on environmental footprint for Bharata
Mata College.
Continue expanding interpretive program to better educate students
about Bharata Mata College’s role in preserving biodiversity and natural areas.
Increase price for parking permit and implement it across all types of
employees, faculty, and students in order to encourage carpooling.
Strongly consider the decrease of paper use on campus.
Conduct more seminars and group discussions as a part of environmental
education.
Students and staff can be permitted to solve local environmental
problems
Criteria Wise Recommendations
Water
Remove damaged taps and install sensitive taps if possible.
Establish rain water harvesting systems for each building.
More awareness programs on water conservation to be conducted.
Install more display boards to control over use of water.
In campus small scale/medium scale/ large scale reuse and recycle of
water system is necessary.
Minimize wastage of water and use of electricity during water filtration
process, if used, such as RO filtration process and ensure that
the equipment’s used for such usage are regularly serviced.
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Ensure that all cleaning products used by college staff have a minimal
detrimental impact on the environment, i.e. they are biodegradable and
non-toxic, even where this exceeds the Control of Substances Hazardous to
Health (COSHH) regulations.
Gardens should be watered by using drip/sprinkler irrigation system
to minimize water use.
Energy
Solar panels should be properly maintained and use other renewable energy
sources also.
Conduct more save energy awareness programs for students and staff.
Replace computers and TVs with LED monitors.
More energy efficient fans should be installed.
Observe a power saving day every year.
Automatic power switch off systems may be introduced.
In campus premises electricity should be shut down from main building
supply after occupancy time, to prevent power loss due to eddy current.
Installation of LED lamps instead of CFL and replacing the old tube
lights with the new LED tubes.
5–star rated Air Conditioners, Fans and CFLs should be used.
Cleaning of tube-lights/bulbs to be done periodically, to remove dust over it.
Waste
Establish a functional bio gas plant and supply to the canteen.
A model solid waste treatment system to be established.
Practice of waste segregation initiated should be maintained.
A model vormicomposting plant to be set up in the college campus.
Establish a plastic free campus.
Reduce the absolute amount of waste that is produced from college
staff offices.
Make full use of all recycling facilities provided by City Municipality and
private suppliers, including glass, cans, white, coloured and brown paper,
plastic bottles, batteries, print cartridges, cardboard and furniture.
Provide sufficient, accessible and well-publicized collection points
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for recyclable waste, with responsibility for recycling clearly allocated.
Important and confidential papers after their validity to be sent for pulping.
Vermicomposting should be adopted for more quantity of waste.
E waste
Recycle or safely dispose of white goods, computers and electrical
appliances.
Use reusable resources and containers and avoid unnecessary packaging
where possible.
Always purchase recycled resources where these are both suitable and
available.
Green Campus
Maintain the potted plants at both verandah and class rooms.
Create automatic drip irrigation system during summer holidays.
Providing funds to nature club for making campus more green
Conducting competitions among departments for making students
more interested in making the campus green.
Review periodically the list of trees planted in the garden, allot
numbers to the trees and keep records. Assign scientific names
to the trees.
Promote environmental awareness as a part of course work in various
curricular areas, independent research projects, and community service.
Create awareness of environmental sustainability and take actions to ensure
environmental sustainability.
Establish a College Environmental Committee that will hold responsibility
for the enactment, enforcement and review of the Environmental Policy.
The Environmental Committee shall be the source of advice and guidance to
staff and students on how to implement this Policy.
Ensure that an audit is conducted annually and action is taken on the basis
of audit report, recommendation and findings.
Indoor plantation to inculcate interest in students, Bonsai can planted in
corridor to bond a relation with nature.
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Carbon footprint
Establish a system of car pooling among the staff to reduce the
number of four wheelers coming to the college.
Introduce college bus services to the students and staff.
Encourage students and staff to use cycles.
Discourage the students using two wheelers for their commutation.
More use of generators every day should be discouraged.
Use of LPG in the canteen should be reduced.
5.6 Preparation of Action Plan
Policies referring to the management of the college and approaches towards
the use of resources need to be considered. The college should have to uphold
the green policy/environmental policy for its sustainable development. The
environmental policy formulated by the management of the college should be
implemented meticulously. The college should have a policy on awareness
raising or training programs (for ground staff or kitchen staff for example) and
college also should strictly follow the procurement policy (the College’s policy
for purchasing materials) adopted by the college.
5.7 Follow Up Action and Plans
Green Audits are exercises which generate considerable quantities of valuable
management information. The time and effort and cost involved in this
exercise is often considerable and in order to be able to justify this
expenditure, it is important to ensure that the findings and recommendations
of the audit are considered at the correct level within the organisation and that
action plans and implementation programs result from the findings. Audit
follow up is part of the wider process of continuous improvement. Without
follow-up, the audit becomes an isolated event which soon becomes forgotten
in the pressures of organisational priorities and the passing of time.
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Exit Meeting The exit meeting was conducted by the lead auditor Dr. C.M. Joy. It was a
mechanism to provide the management and staff a broad feedback on the
preliminary findings of the audit team before completing the audited report.
The exit meeting was held in the college on 10th April, 2019. Clarification on
certain information gathered was sought by the audit team from the
management and staff of the college.
6.1 Draft Audit Report
The information gathered by the audit team was consolidated as a draft audit
report. This draft report was then circulated to the audit team and those
directly concerned with the audit to check the report for accuracy. The draft
green audit report was also discussed in the exit meeting.
6.2 Final Audit Report
The final audit report is the corrected final document which contains the
findings and recommendations of the audit. It will also form one of the bases
of future audits because the information it contains informs some of the tests
and analyses that need to be performed in the future. Final Audit Report was
submitted on 10th May, 2019 to the Principal of the college.
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6.3 Follow Up and Action Plans
Green audits form a part of an on-going process. Innovative green initiatives
have to be designed and implemented every year to make the college
environmentally sustainable. Follow up programs of green auditing
recommendations should be done meticulously before the next audit.
6.4 Next Audit
In order to promote continuous improvement it is recommended to conduct
the next green auditing during the year 2021.
6.5 Transparency of Green Audit Report
Green audit report is one of the useful means of demonstrating an
organisation’s commitment to openness and transparency. If an organisation
believes it has nothing to hide from its stakeholders, then it should feel
confident enough to make its green audit reports freely available to those who
request them. As a basic rule, green audit reports should be made available to
all stakeholders.
Acknowledgements:-
CMJ Eco Associates are thankful to the Management and the Principal of the
Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara for entrusting processes of Green auditing
with us. We thank all the participants of the auditing team especially students,
faculty and non-teaching staff who took pain along with us to gather data
through survey. We also thank the office staff who helped us during the
document verification.
Wetlands Day 2019 Trees in the Campus
Biogas Generation Incinerator
E Waste Store Data Collection - Green Campus