Guru Nanak Sacred Forest
A mini urban forest on campus with 550 saplings of 37 native species — a tribute to Guru Nanak Dev Ji's ideology, commemorating his 550th Birth Anniversary. Many species (Kikar, Jand, Neem, Pipal, Bohr) have socio-cultural roots in Gurbani alongside their ecological importance. Created using the Japanese Miyawaki technique through a three-day workshop (April 1-3, 2019) in collaboration with EcoSikh and Afforest.
Desi Beriyan Plantation
150 Desi Beriyan (Zizyphus sp.) saplings — an endemic tree intimately connected with Sikh heritage and shrines — were planted along the Sacred Forest boundary to attract birds. Saplings were gifted by Beerh Mallan Society, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab.
Observation & Research Centre
An interdisciplinary centre involving students of Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, History, Literature and Religious Studies — supporting projects in in vitro antioxidant screening, native plant restoration, and the cultural-religious significance of forest species.
Saugaat — Gift a Sapling Scheme
An eco-green initiative launched on January 23, 2019. Visiting dignitaries are felicitated with herbal saplings grown in the Botanical Garden — replacing bouquets and promoting a greener way of life.
Botanical Garden & Solar Greenhouse
Five lawns and a Botanical Garden maintained by the Department of Botany — including ~100 species of medicinal plants, seasonal and perennial flowering plants, indigenous and exotic fruit trees (mango, jackfruit, amla, dragon fruit), and rare plants like Rudraksh and Bird-of-Paradise. A 10 m × 6 m solar greenhouse with micro-sprinklers is DST-sponsored.
Composting Unit
A simple compost pit, a bacterial compost pit, a vermicompost pit and a vermiwash unit — addressing the city's annual leaf-litter challenge while providing hands-on student training.
Water Conservation
Treated tertiary water is used on campus for watering the lawns, Botanical Garden and play ground — conserving potable water. The Sacred Forest's irrigation system was partly sponsored by the Department of Soil and Water Conservation, Punjab.
Solar Energy
Solar panels installed on the roof of Boys' Hostel heat water; solar lights are installed across the campus premises. LED lights have helped further conserve energy.
Plastic-Free Campus
Jute and handmade cloth bags distributed; thermocol glasses and plates banned in the College Canteen; Langar served on eco-friendly green pattals (leaf plates) on Founder's Day; participation in Swachhata He Sewa 2019; awareness drives by NSS volunteers.
Paper-Light Administration
Digital methods adopted for administrative work, admissions, academic records, leave applications and notice broadcasting — a tangible reduction in the institutional carbon footprint.
Awareness Days & Conferences
National Biodiversity Day (May 22, 2019); World Environment Day, Akshay Urja Diwas, Green Consumer Day, Mega Swachhta Pakhwada celebrated through expert talks. A two-day ICSSR-sponsored International Conference on "Roadmap to Sustainability: Environment and Health" (March 5-6, 2020).
Two Active Committees
The Campus Beautification Committee and the Dharat Suhavi Environment Society work towards raising and maintaining plant diversity (Algae, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, Angiosperms) with practical demonstrations to Medical students.
