Kariavattom campus to become eco-friendly soon

Kariavattom campus to become eco-friendly soon

Remya Nair

Litty Simon 

Dileep Ramakrishnan with Univ Voice team

Kariavattom: Many environment friendly development projects will be introduced in the 356-acre Kariavattom Campus soon. The projects include medicinal botanical garden, biogas plants, rainwater harvesting, solar lamps and e-toilets. The researchers in the campus are initiating new actions that will change the face of the campus.

            Major portion of the campus is covered with the acacia trees which are found to be harmful to the environment. It absorbs a large quantity of water leading to the desertification of the land and it also emits a small amount of potassium cyanide into the atmosphere. With the introduction of the Oushadhi project the acacia trees will be replaced with medicinal plants to make the campus more eco-friendly. A central government agency is expected to fund the project.

                A committee will be formed to monitor the project. Whole hearted participation and support is expected from the students, the teachers and the campus organizations, said Mr.R. Dilip, Assistant Registrar in the University. The project has been presented to the syndicate and it is expected to be implemented in 2011-12 financial year.