Devi Ahilya University's Green Campus Initiative: Fines for Non-Compliance Loom

Devi Ahilya University in Indore may impose fines on colleges lacking adequate greenery on their campuses. The move aligns with the Madhya Pradesh government's focus on green initiatives. Non-compliance could affect college affiliations. Proposals will be presented to the executive council for approval.

In a significant move toward environmental conservation, Devi Ahilya University is considering penalizing colleges that neglect maintaining sufficient greenery on their campuses, according to university officials.

Madhya Pradesh's Higher Education Department has consistently prioritized green campuses, with mandates for tree planting regularly issued, explained Sachin Sharma, Director of the University's College Development Council.

Failure to comply with these mandates may result in fines, potentially impacting the colleges' affiliation with the university. The proposal is set to be reviewed by the university's executive council for final approval, affecting approximately 200 colleges affiliated with Devi Ahilya University in western Madhya Pradesh.

(With inputs from agencies.)