By Triictynews
Baddi 27th
Jan, 2020:- Chitkara University has been
identified by the Ministry of Human Resource Development to introduce MBA in
Waste Management and Social Entrepreneurship. The program will not only support
in providing employment to experts in Waste Management of Industrial sector but
will also improve the quality of environment in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
The program was launched by Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor, Chitkara
University along with Major Shiva Kiran, MGNCRE, Hyderabad, Dr. Manoj Kumar
Tiwari, Scientific Officer, Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology,
Indore, Dr. Reena, ESI, Parwanoo, Ms. Samidha Bansal, Campaign Director, North
India Daily Dump, Bangalore.
The exhibition cum
industry-academia meet was organized as part of introducing MBA course on Waste
Management and Social Entrepreneurship in association with Mahatma Gandhi National
Council of Rural Education (MGNCRE), a unit of MHRD. The exhibitors and
participants included experts from Waste Management Technology, Equipment
Manufacturers and Suppliers, Regulatory Bodies, Utilities, Municipal
Corporations, Pollution Control Board, Water and Sanitation Departments,
Environmental Bodies, NGT, Corporate Facility Managers, NGOs, Recycling,
Private Corporate Bigwigs, Associations of Hotels & Restaurants, Hospitals
& Nursing Homes, Resorts, Residential Welfare, Real Estate, and Trade, and
related personnel. The participants showcased working models of waste,
sanitation, and hygiene management followed in their respective state or
organization, specifically highlighting the employment and entrepreneurial
opportunities in the waste management sector.
The University has been awarded at
various platforms, ranks “Seventh” under Higher Educational Institutions PAN
India under Swachhta Ranking for Higher Educational Institutions 2019 and is
bestowed with Environment Leadership Award for two consecutive years, 2017 and
2018 by Government of Himachal Pradesh for its initiatives
like paper recycling plant where 100% waste paper recycling is done to produce
papers, folders, envelopes, and carry bags for on-campus usage. Hydroponic
farming is done in the campus based on nutrient film technique thus producing
vegetables and fruits for consumption within campus. Infrastructure design of
the University supports natural air conditioning, energy absorbent buildings in
terms of light and air efficiency to avoid air conditioners. University was
also acknowledged for 100% waste water recycling by dual plumbing and effective
and effluent treatment plant on the campus. Effective rain water harvesting
pits for ground water recharge is in place that uses solar energy for
electricity and water heating on a large scale and many more environment
friendly initiatives.
Dr. Varinder S Kanwar, Vice Chancellor,
Chitkara University said that University is always working effortlessly to
promote the emerging trends in environmental conservation through various
initiatives like community development programs, workshops and research
projects and is an active member of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan and this is yet
another initiative to give back to the Nation. The launch is an action towards
the curb of job crunch as well as a promise to a more sustainable and
breathable society. The students who will opt this line of study are not only
going to get graduated academically but will turn out as sound minds with
managerial skills which will serve the society from every vertex.
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