Campus Maintenance

Rain water harvesting structures and utilization in the campus

Rain Water Harvesting

Depletion of ground water levels and sources of surface water pose serious threat to the very survival of humanity, necessitating immediate measures towards water conservation. Rain water harvesting is a technique of collection and infiltration of rainwater. The Institute takes several measures to make the optimum conservation of the rain water.

Roof top water harvesting in the campus:

Roof top area of the main building of Geethanjali Institute of Science & Technology is 4884 sq m. The rain water from the top of the roofs is collected through a well connected network of pipe delivery system. The water collected is led through a passage into the recharge pit, constructed at the northern side of the main building. The water thus stored in the pit is allowed to get absorbed into the ground, which in turn helps to increase the ground water level. The dimensions of the pit are

3.3m X 3m X 3m. The capacity of recharge pit is 29,000 Lt/hr.

The recharge pit is filled with the following materials for effective absorption process:

• Layer 1: Boulders (80mm-150mm) – 5.66m³
• Layer 2: 40mm size aggregates       – 5.66m³
• Layer 3: Brick bats – 5.66m³
• Layer 4: 20mm size aggregates – 5.66m³
• Layer 5: 12mm chips – 2.83m³
• Layer 6: Sand – 2.83m³

Surface Run-off water harvesting:

The Institution has devised mud ridges in certain locations in the open areas to stop and stock the run-off rain water.  These mud ridges restrict the free flow of water in specific identified areas. This hinders the flow-away of the water and the stored water gets absorbed into the ground over a period of time. This may help in raising the water-table of the area. In addition, this results in controlling soil erosion also.

Contouring and landscaping

The contouring and landscaping of the campus is well defined with a carpet of grass spread in the campus  holding water from running off and allowing greater levels of absorption.  Layers of sand and clay have been spread to quickly absorb the rain water as it falls, minimizing the run-off loss. Excess water is guided to the north-eastern corner of the campus, where a moderate pond gathers and stores all such water. Incidentally, the pond houses several species of fishes and flowering water plants, adding to the beautification of campus.

Green Cover:

The discreetly developed green cover in the campus also accounts for plenty of water retention. The root regions of the trees hold on to the water for longer duration causing absorption and rise in the water level. Besides, evaporation losses could be moderated.

 Geethanjali Institute of Science & Technology following the Green Practices by using

1. Bicycles
2. Public Transport
3. Pedestrian friendly roads
4. Plastic free campus
5. Paperless office
6. Green landscaping with trees and plants

1. Bicycles: The faculty members and students residing nearby are encouraged to use bicycles as a means of transport. Bicycle riding enhances the body fitness of the youngsters besides keeping the campus free from toxic fumes and pollutant smoke emitted by vehicles and helps in preserving the clean and green surroundings of the campus.
2. Public transport: The institute is located close to four lane road (Nellore-Bombay highway) so we strongly advised our faculty members and students to use the public transport for safety, security and fuel conservation. The college students are encouraged to utilize the public transport system as the campus is connected with frequent bus services from district headquarters and surrounding town and villages. The institute has 24 Buses and transport facility is also provided to the staff there by reducing the usage of two-wheeler’s which in turn helps in fuel saving and to control air pollution.
3. Pedestrian friendly roads: Pedestrian friendly roads add a beautiful look to the campus which facilitates the orderly movement of vehicles, the plants on either side on the road makes for a good campus ambience. The campus has wide well maintained black top roads covering every nook and corner of it. One side of the road is kept for pedestrians for safety. Vehicle movement is well planned and monitored in the campus with the help of dividers and involvement of supporting staff.
4. Plastic free campus: The College strictly prohibits use of plastic products and polythene covers in the campus. The usage of plates and cups made of metal and biodegradable substances such as paper and leaves is encouraged. Even in the canteen usage of steel plates and cups are made mandatory. Staff conducts awareness programs making the students understand the harmful and hazardous plastic usage on the surroundings.
5. Paperless office: The Management has evinced keen interest in making the office a paperless office by introducing paperless administration. The accounts, office and academic information is stored and maintained in the systems. The campus is Wi-Fi enabled making it much easier for paper less a functioning. Even the official data and circulars are preferred to be sent only through college mails.
6. Green landscaping with trees and plants: The institute has initiated several measures for Gardening and plantations to make Campus Green. A large extent of land is covered with trees and greenery. Tree plantation and maintenance of lawns in the campus are the regular activity of the institution. Villages nearby are encouraged for plantations by providing samplings and conducting awareness programs.

Waste Management

The institution is cognizant of the hazardous nature in the inadequate practices of waste management and takes comprehensive measures for

• Solid waste management
• Liquid waste management
• E-waste management

Solid Waste Management:

Solid waste is segregated into dry waste and wet waste. Non biodegradable waste, generated and accumulated in the institution is collected in large plastic bins and disposed of in a location away from the institution to be picked up by the nearby village panchayat waste disposal vehicles. In most cases incineration of waste disposal practice is adopted to avoid pollution. The practices are intended o be eco friendly.

Wet waste: all bio degradable waste like fruit/vegetable peals tea leaves, coffee powder, egg shells, meat and bones, food scraps, rotten flowers and even pieces of paper are disposed of in big plastic containers. Chlorination and bleaching methods are adopted for neutralizing the unpleasant foul smells emitted by the wet waste.

Liquid Waste Management

Disposal of liquid waste requires sensitive and deft handling. The institution has devised special mechanism to discard the liquid waste in the college is discharged into the identified outlets through a network of drain pipes. The liquid waste generated by the college/canteen is partly utilized as a nutritious fertilizer for growing greenery in the campus. Low flush toilets are installed in the college buildings to ensure easy discharge of human waste.

E-Waste Management:

E-waste is an electronic product nearing the end of their useful life. E waste can be potentially hazardous, if not managed properly.

• Reusable components in the waste are identified and used during repairs of electronic components.
• All the E-waste generated in the Institution is segregated and stored in one room (EB 401) to be professionally handled by the authorized agencies to facilitate dismantling and recycling in accordance with the norms of National Pollution Control Board (NPCB).

Committee Members

A.Y: 2020-21

A.Y 2019-20

A.Y 2018-19

A.Y 2017-18

A.Y: 2016-17

AY: 2015-16

AY: 2014-15

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