Subharti University: A message of environmental protection on World Car Free Day
It is a car-free day every Wednesday on the campus at Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut but today the University shares the day with the whole world uniting as we all celebrate The World Car Free Day.
On the occasion of World Car Free Day, no vehicle was used in Subharti University and all the faculty members and students enjoyed walking and cycling on the open roads of the campus. Subharti University has been promoting the health and preservation of the environment since its inception. The campus is laden with beautiful trees and lush green gardens that are not only pleasing to the eye but help the environment by reducing pollution and increasing the level of oxygen. The shaded walkways within the campus aid walking by providing much-needed respite during the summer season. The campus also promotes sustainability by rainwater harvesting, solar-powered buildings and street lights, vermicompost unit, and a horticulture nursery.
On the occasion of World Car Free Day, Brigadier Dr.VP Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Subharti University, wished everyone a healthy and sustainable future. He said “Car Free Day is already celebrated in Subharti University every Wednesday. The main purpose of a Car Free Day is to eliminate pollution from petrol-diesel and inducting a habit in every individual for walking and cycling. By not operating any vehicles within the campus we give mother nature a much required day off when she can replenish her health”.
Dr. Shalya Raj, Chief Executive Officer of Swami Vivekanand Subharati University said that Subharati University is also an environmental exemplar with its green and sustainable practices along with health promotion. Dr. Shalya is known and admired for her affinity to nature and best practices for environmental sustainability. She often tweets to promote daily practices such as conservation of water by watering plants with waste water and the importance of energy-saving habits in individuals. She said that by celebrating Car Free Day every Wednesday in the university, pollution is prevented by saving fuel, carbon & toxic emissions along with a respite from noise pollution. She said that it is our moral responsibility to conserve the environment and Subharti University is committed to conserving the environment by encouraging sustainable habits and technology. She also said that the core value of Subharti University are Shiksha (education) Sewa (service) Sanskar (human values) & Rashtriya (nationalism), through which the country can become atmanirbhar (self-empowered) by preparing the younger generation who follow the values of Sanskriti and Indian moral code. To bring meaning and practice these core values, small work is done with great importance every day, in which all the faculties, officers and students ensure the lights, fans and air-conditioners are switched off after classes or when the work in that area is finished. Apart from this, solar energy is used throughout the university, with solar systems installed on the roof of the buildings located on the campus.
