Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar, has achieved a
monumental milestone by being bestowed with the prestigious “Platinum
Sustainable Campus Partner” recognition under the National Sustainable Award
framework for its outstanding and pioneering contribution to environmental
sustainability initiatives. The elite national honor was officially conferred
during a grand ceremony held at the Global Peace Auditorium in Hyderabad by the
distinguished academician Dr. T.G. Sitharaman, former Chairman of the All India
Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Professor at the Indian Institute
of Science (IISc). The recognition was awarded as part of the “Bharat
Environment Programme – National Sustainable Campus Mission 2026,” organised by
the Research Heights Foundation in collaboration with the Environmental
Protection Training and Research Institute (EPTRI). The programme acknowledged
premier educational institutions for promoting sustainable environmental
practices and awareness activities on campuses. HMV earned the apex
certification after successfully conducting comprehensive sustainable
development activities focusing on environmental protection, green campus
development, sanitation, water conservation, and plantation drives. Principal
Dr. Ekta Khosla formally received the honor on behalf of the institution.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Khosla expressed immense happiness over the
institution receiving the award and appreciated the collective contribution of
the faculty, coordinators, and students who actively participated in the
sustainability initiatives. She expressed her gratitude towards Padamshree
Awardee Dr. Punam Suri , President DAVCMC and esteemed members of DAVCMC and
Local Advisory Committee for their continuous support. IQAC Coordinater and Nodal
Officer Dr. Anjana Bhatia and Dean Academic Dr. Seema Marwaha told that HMV has
always been at the forefront of environmental initiatives, consistently working
towards raising environmental awareness among students and contributing towards
the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
