SRMIST Strengthens Green Mission with Palm Seed Collection Drive

Kattankulathur, August 26, 2026: As part of the Hon’ble Chancellor’s Birthday Celebrations and in line with his vision of protecting nature through plantation initiatives, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) organised a Palm Seed Collection Drive on August 26, 2026, at the Paathiri Village Lake Bunds near Melmaruvathur.

The drive was organised by UBA-SRMIST and SRM Green Club, in association with Rotaract and the Social Club – Directorate of Student Affairs, SRMIST, with a target of collecting 20,000 palm seeds. A total of 73 registered students and faculty members participated in the environmental initiative.

The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr. S. Pradeep, Assistant Director, Student Affairs & Coordinator, SRM Green Club. Dr. V. Thirumurugan, Associate Director – Campus Life & Nodal Officer, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan-SRMIST, delivered a special address and emphasised the importance of protecting nature, conserving native species and involving students in environmental sustainability initiatives.

The participants departed from the Clock Tower, Annexure Campus, Kattankulathur, at 6.45 a.m. and reached the Paathiri Village Lake Bunds. Breakfast was provided to the participants before the commencement of the field activity.

Prior to the collection, Dr.S. Pradeep, Assistant Director – Student Affairs, briefed the participants on safety precautions and guidelines to be followed during the activity. Students and faculty members then enthusiastically participated in collecting palm seeds along the lake bunds.

The collection activity continued until 11.30 a.m., resulting in the collection of approximately 6,000 palm seeds. The collected seeds were loaded into a truck and transported to the SRMIST campus for future plantation and environmental conservation activities.

The initiative supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 13 – Climate Action, and SDG 15 – Life on Land, through its focus on plantation, biodiversity conservation and ecosystem protection.

The Palm Seed Collection Drive highlighted SRMIST’s commitment to environmental sustainability and provided students and faculty members with an opportunity to contribute directly to nature conservation. The successful participation of 73 members reinforced the institution’s collective commitment to protecting nature and building a greener and more sustainable future