Malla Reddy College of Engineering

Green Mitra Club - Towards an Eco-Friendly Future

Mrs. P. Anuradha, Convener
Associate Professor - English, H&S Department

The Green Mitra Initiative is a student-driven environmental sustainability program aimed at fostering eco-consciousness and responsible citizenship among learners. The initiative actively promotes green practices within the campus and the surrounding community through awareness, action, and innovation.
Green Mitra focuses on tree plantation, waste management, energy conservation, water preservation, and plastic-free campus drives, encouraging students to translate environmental knowledge into practical action. Through workshops, campaigns, clean-up drives, and community outreach, the initiative nurtures environmental leadership and sustainable thinking.

Vision:

To establish Malla Reddy College of Engineering (MRCE) as a model green campus by promoting environmental sustainability, ecological responsibility, and student-led green leadership for a sustainable future.

Mission

To inculcate environmental awareness and sustainable values among MRCE students and staff.
To implement eco-friendly campus practices focusing on waste management, energy efficiency, and water conservation.
To engage students as Green Mitras who act as environmental ambassadors within the campus and the community.
To align MRCE’s environmental initiatives with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
To promote innovation and research in green technologies and sustainable engineering solutions.

Objectives

To promote environmental responsibility and sustainable practices across the MRCE campus.
To develop a clean, green, and plastic-free campus environment.
To encourage tree plantation, biodiversity conservation, and green landscaping.
To implement effective waste segregation, recycling, and composting mechanisms.
To create awareness on energy conservation, renewable energy, and efficient resource utilization.
To promote water conservation practices including rainwater harvesting awareness.
To involve students in community-based environmental outreach programs.
To support student projects, research, and innovations related to environmental sustainability.

SDG Mapping Table – Green Mitra Initiative

Green Mitra Activity	Related SDG	Area of Impact	Institutional Benefit
Tree plantation & green campus drives	SDG 13 – Climate Action	Carbon footprint reduction and improved air quality	Enhanced green campus profile
Environmental awareness programs & workshops	SDG 4 – Quality Education	Sustainability literacy among students	Value-based education at MRCE
Waste segregation, recycling & composting	SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption & Production	Reduced landfill waste	Cleaner campus and efficient waste management
Plastic-free campus campaigns	SDG 14 – Life Below Water	Reduced plastic pollution	Eco-conscious institutional culture
Energy conservation & renewable energy initiatives	SDG 7 – Affordable & Clean Energy	Efficient energy usage	Reduced energy costs and sustainable operations
Water conservation & rainwater harvesting awareness	SDG 6 – Clean Water & Sanitation	Sustainable water management	Improved water security on campus
Community clean-up drives & outreach	SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities & Communities	Cleaner local environment	Strengthened community engagement
Biodiversity conservation & green landscaping	SDG 15 – Life on Land	Protection of flora and fauna	Ecological balance within MRCE campus