J.N.T.U.A. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
KALIKIRI- 517234
VANA MAHOTSTAVAM - Plantation Programme
on 27th August, 2021
“The sustainable development can only achieve through extensive
plantation on mother earth. Hence it is urgent responsibility of
every human being to engage him/her self in planting a few
saplings and to protect them until survive”, Prof. M.L.S.Deva
Kumar, Principal of JNTUACEK stressed. As part of annual ‘VANA
MAHOTSAVAM’ programme, the Hostel employees, staff and
students joined in mass plantation programme infront of Girls
Hostel in JNTUACE, Kalikiri campus on 27th August, 2021. The
programme started with opening remarks of the Principal and
formal “prakrithi puja” by Prof.C.Subhas Vice Principal, followed
by plantation programme by all staff, hostel employees and NSS
student volunteers. During his speech Prof. Deva Kumar
appreciated the hostel team and NSS team for taking steps for
planting trees of best species infront of Girls Hostel. He advised
the students to take care of their survival and growth, so that by
the time they complete the course, the plants shall become in to
grown up trees. The plants will give fruits for healthier living of
human being and gives abundant oxyzen, which is very essential
for survival of man on the earth, He motivated and quoted, even if
own children fail to lookafter the parents, plants gives great
support for livelihood of people. During the programme students
demonstrated need of the plantation and displayed placards
messages like, ‘EACH ONE PLANT ONE’, ‘TREES ON GLOBAL
WARMING OFF’. During speech be vice principal, Prof.C.Subhas
said that, Trees control climate by moderating the effects of sun,
rain and wind. They also lower the air temperature and reduce the
heat intensity of the greenhouse effect by maintaining low levels of
carbon dioxide.
Trees have supported and sustained life throughout our existence.
They have a wide range of practical and commercial uses. Even
just a view of trees can help to reduce stress and anxiety. Trees are
important for physical and mental wellness.
The programme is coordinated by hostel employees under
leadership of Dr.K.Aparna Officer Incharge of Hostels,
Mr.C.Ramesh Sr.Asst, Mr.M.D.Nagabhusanam Supt., and NSS
Team under piercing head of Dr.N.Saritha NSS Programme Officer,
Mr. Rajendra Prasad Faculty Member. Dr.V.Nagaprasad Naidu
HMED, Mr.Murali Mohan Rao Asst. Registrar, Mr. Murali Krishna
Supt., Deputy Wardens, NSS volunteers and hostel employees are
among who participated.
Mr. Venkata Ramana Reddy Local Farmer and Mr.Ganapathi Mess
Vendor who aided the programme were also present and they
promised further to provide drip irrigation for 100% survival of the
saplings. The programme ended with NSS clap, the rich tradition
of NSS volunteers and refreshments.
Principal Prof.M.L.S. Devakumar, Vice principal Prof.C.Subhas, Prof.
Nagaprasad Naidu, Dr.K.Aparna, Dr.N.Saritha , Mr.Rajendra Prasad, Deputy
warden Rajini hostel staff and students were seen on conclusion of plantation.
WE at JNTUACE Kalikiri – Committed for Greenery
PLANT A TREE AND GET OXYZEN FREE
TODAY WE ARE ENJOYING FRUITS BECAUSE SOME ONE PLANTED A TREE LONG AGO.
Report Compiled by:
Ms. Suthrave Bhavana III B.Tech (Civil)