Municipal Corporation Jalandhar started the project of
establishing role model in various wards, colonies and institutions of
Jalandhar under Swachh Bharat Campaign. Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya,
Jalandhar became the First Model Institution of Jalandhar by fulfilling all the
criteria under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban. Honorable Commissioner Sh. Karnesh
Sharma, IAS inaugurated the project and congratulated HMV family for meeting
all the Swachhta standards successfully. He further urged all the residents to
play their role in maintaining cleanliness of the city and nation. Principal
Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen said that it imperative that we not only keep our
surroundings clean but also our mind healthy for overall progress. On this
occasion, Hon'ble Sh Karnesh Sharma, inaugurated the Eco-feminism project in
this campus. In this project, connections between women and nature will be
studied. To mark the beginning of the project, some of the old trees of the
campus were named after empowered women like Maa Gayatri, Mata Gujri, Mother
Teresa, Maa Dharni and Beebi Fatima. Sh Karnesh Sharma tied rakhis to the trees
to mark Vrikshabandhan.. Dr Anjana Bhatia, Dean Innovations and Research said
the eco-feminism emphasizes that both women and nature must be respected.
It is worth mentioning that HMV has been actively working
under Swachh Bharat Mission from the last 5 years. Under this, the wet &
dry waste of the institution is source segregated and treated accordingly. The
college also has a project to make fertilizer from leaves also. The garden
waste is also mulched within the college. In addition, the college is having
various projects to work with Plastic, Wood, Iron, Cardboard, Paper, Clothes
& Rubber. She told that all the boards regarding Swachhta Mission placed
inside the college are made up of waste material. In this effort thousands of
students, their families, 300 faculty members and non-teaching staff members
got this message. She said that Safai Karamchari have played a significant role
in this project. They are being motivated from time to time. They are given
proper training along with mask, sanitizers & other things. Honourable
Municipal Commissioner Sh. Karnesh Sharma, IAS, Incharge Dr. Shree &
Programme Coordinator Ms. Ramanpreet Kaur provided full cooperation in this
project. On this occasion, Dr Shree, CMO, Dr Sumita Abrol, Ms Ramanpreet,
Community facilitator were also present. Principal Dr. Ajay Sareen said that
HMV will continue its effort for protecting the environment. She said that we
inspire our institution to put their efforts in making themselves a role model.
She extended a welcome to the members of other institutions or citizens to
visit HMV.
