Swacchta Action PlanRecognised Sap(Swachhta Action Plan) InstitutionAfter submission of our proposed SWACHHTA ACTION PLAN on 23-07-2020, we initiated various activities under the different SAP areas. For this purpose, a meeting with all the faculty in-charge was held on 01.08.20 in our college. The different initiatives are as follows: Swachhta Action Plan CommitteeChairmanDr.JayasreeLaha, Principal, RNLKWC (A) Sap Area:
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Swachhata Action Video : View 1. SANITATION AND HYGIENEPost COVID19 Sanitation Measures and DrillWe have arranged 20 sanitation machines in different places in our college campus including six hostel buildings. We have also given two thermal guns to the security personal in college gate who regularly check the body temperature of individuals entering the college campus. Clean and Functional Toilets (365x24):There are 06 blocks of washrooms within the academic building complexes, each of them comprising of 3-4 toilets as well as 08 single toilets. There are 12 sweepers for cleaning these toilets on daily basis. Moreover, in the hostel we have 24 blocks of washrooms. We have recruited 07 sweepers separately to maintain their sanitation and hygienic conditions. Each of the toilets have been thoroughly cleaned, sanitized and facilities of handwash, disposable tissues and dustbins have been set up. Covid-19 awareness posters have been put up outside toilets. Safe Drinking Water (365x24)The Water ATM present in the college for safe drinking water was thourougly cleaned and sanitized. Person handling the system is now using disposable gloves and people are using disbosable paper cups for taking drinking water. There are also 18 water purifiers in different parts of the college campus providing 365x24 hrs of safe drinking water. Moreover, there is a big water purifier of 3000 Ltrsfor hostel students. Clean SurroundingsThe surroundings of the college campus is being daily cleaned. Swacchta Awareness campaigns were organised and separate dustbins for biodegradable wastes and non-biodegradable wastes have been set-up. More such facilities have been ordered. Clean Buildings and RoomsNew dustbins have been bought and are being kept in the classrooms and the adjoining corridors. Sweepers are being regularly monitored for cleaning the buildings and rooms daily. 2. WATER MANAGEMENT (2020-21)Audit of water sources in the campus:
Audit of monthly water use in the campusThe audit of monthly water use was carried out. We have a 45000 gallons overhead reservoir tank at our campus. We have above 3500 day-scholar students, 600 hostellers and above 200 teaching and non-teaching staff. Approximately, it was observed that the tank is filled with water three timesin working days. In holidays, the tank is filled with water about two times because of 600 hosteller and above 40 residents of the college quarter.The amount of water used per month is [{(4500x3) x25} + {(4500x2) x5}] = 38, 25,000 gallons. Audit of drinking water on campus (bottled water)The audit of drinking water on campus [bottled water] was also performed. We have a Water ATM (3000 liter/day) for safe drinking water in our campus and one filter unit (3000 liter/day) at hostel for hostellers.There are also 18 portable water purifiers within the different academic buildings at college campus and hostel premises–
We have also initiated the process to install two more filter units (1500 liter/day) at our college campus. We have already constructed the concrete stands on which the filter units are going to be set-up. Renovation of traditional and other water bodies
Constructing of Rainwater Harvesting Ground Recharge pits in the campusWe have planned to make 18 Ground Recharging pitsto harvest the roof top rainwater at our college campus covering roof area of 29767 Square feet.We have increased the size of our pond “Ranidighi” to harvest more rain water. Constructing of Rainwater filtering storageWe have planned for filtering and storing rain water nearly 10000 gallons underground RCC tank near RUSA building covering roof area of 14010 square feet. Stored water will be used in the nearest garden of college campus. 3. WASTE MANAGEMENTRecycling waste (paper, organic waste form canteens and kitchens)The vegetable wastes generated in the kitchen are being used to produce organic manure. It is regularly collected and put in compost pits. Talks have been initiated with paper mills of Jhargram, for recycling the huge amount of waste paper generated in different departments for recycling. Set up compost pit for recycling wasteA large compost pit has been built nearby to the kitchen of hostel and is being maintained regularly. Ensure zero litteringWe are ensuring zero littering in the college campus through awareness campaigns as well placing wastebins at strategic points for use. Ban plastic use in the campusThe use of plastic has been banned inside the college campus. Encouragement is being given for the use of jute and paper bags. We have created plastic free zones within the college premises. 4. ENERGY MANAGEMENTCreate short-term and long-term plan for the use of solar energy on the campusFor the above said purpose we have sent a proposal to The Minister-In-Charge, West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency for installation of Solar Photo Voltaic Power Generation facilities at the roof tops of 06 college Hostel Buildings covering a total area of 30,588.7 square feet. Our Governing body has also passed a resolution to set up a solar tree within the college premises. For this purpose we have progressed through the initial phase of discussion with Dr. Anjali Chatterjee of Durgapur, CMERI. 5. GREENERYSetting up a nurseryA nursery of flowering plants, ornamental plants as well as vegetables have been set up. This winter all the flowering plants used for beautification of the college campus has been provided by this nursery. Also, some revenue has been generated by selling seeds and saplings produced in this nursery. Setting up a compost pitSveral compost pits have been set up in different parts of the college campus and regularly organic manure is being produced in them. The college has stopped buying inorganic fertilizers and is using this organic manure for its different plants in maintain various gardens. Moreover, a vermicomposting unit has also been developed in the college and is being maintained regularly. Researching trees that take up minimal water and are good for the ecosystem (local, resilient species)and planting them during monsoon and taking care of them (Vanamahotsav)The college regularly observes Vanamahotsav and have planted more than 200 different kind of trees in our college campus in this academic year. Use of organic manure for the plantsThe college has stopped buying inorganic fertilizers and is using the organic manure produced in the compost pits as well as vermicompost for its different plants in maintain various gardens. A huge vegetable garden is being maintained using the organic manure and has been very successful in productivity. |