Environment Conservation and Social Responsibility of Higher Education Institution

Abstract

Environment is the source of life on earth and it not only directs but also determines the existence, growth and development of mankind and all its activities. The whole living organisms depend upon environment for their existence. The environment is degrading day by day either through natural process or through human activities. Human beings are the major cause of deterioration of the environment through pollution and unsustainable developmental activities. The objective of this study is to find out the attitude of the youth in reducing environmental degradation and to study their involvement in environment conservation. It is a descriptive study conducted among the Post Graduate students of St Philomena College, Darbe, Puttur. The study had generated environmental friendly awareness among them leading to a common activity of promoting pipe composting by the PG students in 3,000 houses in Puttur Taluk, as a homemade method of domestic waste management. It is a social responsibility initiative of the higher education institution. The Social Work Department in collaboration with students' welfare committee organised the activity in which students of all PG disciplines involved.