SRINAGAR: Government College for Women (GCW), MA Road, Srinagar has been awarded the Gold Award for Green Campus and Sustainable Initiatives by the Climate Reality Project: India and South Asia in recognition of its sustained commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable campus practices.
The award acknowledges the college’s achievements in key areas, including air quality monitoring, solar energy utilisation, waste segregation and composting, rainwater harvesting, biodiversity conservation, expansion of green cover, heritage clean-up campaigns and plantation drives.
College authorities said the recognition reflects the institution’s continued efforts to promote environmental responsibility and sustainable development through active participation of students, faculty members and staff.
Principal Prof Yasmeen Farooq described the award as a significant milestone for the institution and credited the college community for contributing to various environmental initiatives. She said the recognition would further motivate the college to strengthen sustainability measures and advance efforts towards environmental protection and climate resilience.
The college also acknowledged the role of the Green Campus Accreditation Committee, led by Prof. Farooq, in securing the award. Special appreciation was extended to Asiya Nazir, Convener of the Eco Club and Head of the Department of Environmental Science, who served as Team Leader during the accreditation process, along with other committee members.
The announcement coincided with the culmination of Environmental Week celebrations organised by the Eco Club in collaboration with the NSS units under the theme, “Inspired by Nature: For Climate, For Our Future.”
The week-long programme featured cleanliness drives, waste audits, awareness campaigns, biodiversity competitions, presentations on renewable energy and plantation activities aimed at promoting environmental awareness among students.
The concluding function at the college’s Lalla Ded Auditorium was attended by Prof Azra Nahid Kamili, Director and Head of the Centre of Research for Development, University of Kashmir, and Aadil Bhat, Climate Reality Leader and Programme Officer of The Climate Reality Project JK.
