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