22/04/2026
Start of ‘Earth Day Week’ at University College Mithra
Under the direct administration of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, and under the guidance of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Karamjit Singh and the directions of Dean, College Development Council, Prof. Dr. Saroj Arora, Babe Nanaki University College, Mithra organized an event on April 22, 2026. On this occasion, the NSS unit celebrated the day as a Plastic-Free Campus Day under the “Zero Plastic Drive.”
This activity marked the first event of the Bharat Environment Program 2026 on the occasion of Earth Day Week. It was conducted as part of the initiatives of the Bharat Sustainability Mission 2026, in collaboration with RHF and EPTRI. During the event, students and staff took a pledge to avoid the use of plastic and also carried out a cleanliness drive across the campus.
During this campaign, students were made aware of the harmful effects of plastic and informed about eco-friendly alternatives. Through this awareness program, a strong message was delivered to eliminate the use of single-use plastic.
The theme for this year was “End Plastic Pollution, Save the Earth,” encouraging everyone to reduce plastic usage in their daily lives and contribute towards a cleaner and greener environment.
College Principal Dr. Jagsir Singh Brar, in his message, stated that plastic pollution is a major issue in today’s time, and every individual must take responsibility to reduce it. Such initiatives help in creating environmental awareness among students.
NSS Program Officer Dr. Paramjit Kaur said that the main objective of the Zero Plastic Drive is to practically engage students in environmental protection. Collective small efforts can lead to significant change.
S. Sandeep Singh (Political Science), Program Officer of the second NSS unit, also played an important role in the success of this campaign. He emphasized that environmental protection is a shared responsibility, and by reducing plastic usage, we can make our surroundings clean and beautiful. The college also expressed its commitment to continue such initiatives in the future.