Department of Mechanical Engineering, BIT Mangalore conducted an awareness camp on Water conservation and Waste Management on account of “World Green Building Week” 12th to 16th September 2022 at Government High School Pavoor on 14/09/2022. The objective of the program was to make awareness of green building week. Also to keep our surrounding clean and preventing water for future sustainable environment.
Dr. Vasantha Kumar, HOD, Department of Mechanical Engineering, BIT Mangalore presented a session on green building week its importance and objectives for 8th, 9th and 10th standard students.
Prof. Gokuldas M, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, BIT Mangalore presented a session on Water conservation. The importance of clean water, availability of clean water, uses of clean water and preventive measure an individual must adapt for future sustainability of water was detailed covered in the awareness session.
Prof.Manjunath Ichchangi, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, BIT Mangalore presented a session on Waste Management. In the day today activities how waste are generating, its category, how to have a proper disposal method. Segregation of waste which are biodegradable, converting biodegradable waste into fertilizer, non-biodegradable waste its segregation, segregation of non-biodegradable waste its effective recycle, reuse etc.
Mr. Swasthik student of 6th semester Mechanical Engineering presented the methods of water conservation and harvesting. He explained the detail working of a typical rain water harvesting system. He along with his team mates demonstrated a model of Rain water harvesting system for school students gave a practical understanding of the water harvesting process.
On the topic of Green Building Week quiz competition was conducted for 8th, 9th and 10th standard students. Students who achieved 1st and 2nd distributed with prize during final gathering of students and teachers of the institution. Students shared their feedback and the session was concluded with vote of thanks by Prof. Prithviraj, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, BIT Mangalore.
