The KL University has bagged the second position for the application of Indian Knowledge Systems in maintaining a clean and smart campus.
KL Deemed-to-be-University has been awarded the Clen and Smart Campus Award 2020 by the All India Council for Technical Education under the category of Universities that use Indian Knowledge Systems. The KL University has bagged the second position for the application of Indian Knowledge Systems in maintaining a clean and smart campus.
The third edition of the Award ceremony was hosted by AICTE at its Head Quarters in New Delhi. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan presented the award to Dr. Garimella Gopalakrishnarao, Director, KL Deemed-to-be University who received the award on behalf of the university.
The universities are evaluated on the basis of their waste minimization, resource conservation and the adoption of the latest technologies like IoT, Cloud and Big Data to achieve sustainability. KL Deemed-to-be University was awarded in recognition of its wide range of initiatives allied to sustainable growth.
The university was cited for its sustainability, traditional systematized waste management, resource and use of technology to engage the campus in environmental stewardship. It has been recognized for promoting several eco-friendly initiatives like the use of battery-powered vehicles, road sweeping machines, sensor-based parking, sensor-based lighting, sensor-based flushing systems, solar and wind power generation, and the active participation of the university in climate change-related activities.
“The climate crisis is a globally pressing issue that we, as educational institutions must assume a leading role in tackling. KL Deemed to be University has taken several initiatives to promote conservation and sustainability on campus and around the community. The AICTE Clean and Smart Campus awards reflect the hard work put in by universities in embedding sustainability in education. This award is a testament to our commitment to the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”, said Koneru Satyanarayana, President, KL Deemed-to-be University.
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