NAAC 7th CRITERION

INSTITUTIONAL VALUES AND BEST PRACTICES

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

TerraConnect

DOMAIN CLUB INAUGURATION

25.09.2024.

INAUGURATED ON 25.09.2024

CLUB ECO-GUARDIANS

Society for Environmental Awareness

7.3. ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS CLUB

1. CLUB ECO-GUARDIANS

Society for Environmental Awareness

Objective:

To raise environmental awareness and promote nature preservation through educational activities.

Activities: (Any one activity per academic year)

1. Clean-Up Drives:

Conducted a clean-up drive in front of the department to promote environmental responsibility.

2. Nature Walks and Hikes:

Organize regular nature walks and hikes to local parks/ forests/ and conservation areas to educate students about local flora and fauna.

3. Workshops and Lectures:

Host workshops and lectures on environmental topics such as biodiversity, conservation and climate change.

CLEAN-UP DRIVE BY III B.Sc., BOTANY STUDENTS

CLUB ORGANIC

THE GREEN SPROUT SOCIETY

7.1.5: GREEN CAMPUS INITIATIVE

Geo tag Photographs of Landscaping with trees and plans. Geotagged photos /videos of the facilities

2. CLUB ORGANIC

The GreenSprout Society

Objective:

To promote environmental sustainability through organic gardening practices and foster environmental stewardship among students as part of a Green Initiative.

Activities:

Community Garden:

Established a campus community garden where students can engage in nursery work, gardening and organic farming techniques.

WOMEN'S WING

COMPOSTING CANTEEN VEGETABLE WASTE BY III B.Sc., BOTANY STUDENTS - 2022-2025 batch

CLUB

HARMONY HEARTS

Society for Social Values

7.3.7 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Sensitization of students to: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens.

3. CLUB HARMONY HEARTS

Society for Social Values

Objective:

To foster social values such as empathy, social responsibility, and community service by organizing visits to orphanages, old age homes, and marginalized communities.

Activities:

Visits to Orphanages and Old Age Homes:

Organize regular visits where students can interact with residents, arrange events, and offer moral support within their capacity.

CLUB PAPYRUS

Society for Budding Writers

7.3.1 DEPARTMENT DISTINCTIVENESS

4. CLUB PAPYRUS

Society for Budding Writers

Objective:

To kindle, nurture, and empower young writers within the student community by providing resources, guidance and a platform to become published authors of small books. The club aims to develop students' creative writing skills, enhance their understanding of the publication process, and foster a love for science and self-expression.

Ms. Asupathy, M, Ms. Deepika, M and

Ms. Keerthikha, M,

III B.Sc., Botany

(2022-2025 batch)

published a book (Part - I), on 25.09.2024, during the club inauguration

guided by

Dr. S. Gnaana Saraswathi.

First book publication by III-year students—a MILESTONE in the Botany Department's History

GENESIS AND JOURNEY OF THE CLUB TERRACONNECT

(Video)

LIST OF PLANTS WITH PLANTATION DETAILS

Plantation Details

MANURE APPLICATION 21.11.2024

November is usually known as the exam season, but it also marks the beginning of the holiday period once exams are over. Despite the break, some enthusiastic students reached out to the coordinator to participate in the manure application for the garden. This time was considered ideal for applying manure because the weather was perfect after some good rainfall.

The manure used was cow dung enriched with beneficial microorganisms named Ganajeeva, mixed with eggshell powder. This mixture was then applied to the garden to enrich the soil. Once the college reopens, the rest of the students will join in to continue the gardening activities. This initiative not only helps maintain the garden but also teaches students the importance of sustainable practices.

The Geotagged images are as follows:

Dried egg shells and powder

Cow dung enriched with beneficial microorganisms (Ganajeeva)

Mixing the Ganajeeva with egg shell power

MANURE APPLICATION

The mixed manure is applied to the plants after good rainfall and the soil is ready to absorb the manure.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES BEGIN FOR THE EVEN SEMESTER

5.12.2024 ONWARDS

Peer-to-peer teaching and learning:

A III BSc student teaching II BSc students to plant and care as part of green campus activity.

COMPOST PREPARATION

16.12.2024

Plantation on 21.12.2024

MANURE APPLICATION - 24.01.2025

ACTIVITIES FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR - ODD SEMESTER:

JUNE 2025 - NOV 2025

II B.Sc., Botany Students (2024 batch) are involved in the cleaning activity.

PREPARATION OF PANCHAGAVYA

BY FIRST YEAR B.Sc., BOTANY STUDENTS (2025 BATCH)

As part of skill-based learning, students were trained step-by-step in Panchagavya preparation by the club coordinator,

Dr. S. Gnaana Saraswathi, strengthening their practical skills in organic farming.

Students engaged in Panchagavya preparation after completing the hands-on training (*to be used later for the plants in the department garden), thereby strengthening their practical skills and reinforcing the value of organic gardening practices.