Under the
visionary leadership of Principal Dr. Ajay Sareen, Hans Raj Mahila Maha
Vidyalaya , Jalandhar, has been recognized as the Best Performing College
Eco-Club under the Environment Education Programme (EEP) of Guru Nanak Dev
University . The award was presented at a distinguished event presided over by
Dr. Shweta Shenoy, Dean of GNDU. The event also featured a workshop for
eco-club in-charges from seven districts, organized by the College Development
Council of GNDU in collaboration with the Punjab State Council for Science and
Technology (PSCST) and supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and
Climate Change. As part of this initiative, 100 eco-clubs were established
across colleges affiliated with GNDU, with HMV being commended for its
outstanding contributions. The workshop, led by Prof. Dr. Saroj Arora, Dean of
the College Development Council, and Dr. Astha Bhatia, Assistant Professor and
Programme Coordinator, provided comprehensive guidance on EEP components and
the registration process for eco-clubs. Dr. K.S. Bath and Dr. Mandakini Thakur
from PSCST reviewed the programme’s progress and conducted informative sessions
on eco-club activity reporting. Dr. Anjana Bhatia from HMV, one of the resource
persons, facilitated discussions on eco-skills development, waste reuse,
entrepreneurship in environmental sustainability, and ideation for EEP
activities. Principal Dr. Ajay Sareen expressed immense pride in this
achievement and congratulated Dr. Anjana Bhatia for her pivotal role as Eco
Club Coordinator. He emphasized HMV's unwavering commitment to raising
environmental awareness and advancing sustainability efforts. This recognition
highlights HMV's dedication to environmental education and leadership, setting
a high standard for other institutions in the region.
