TREE PLANTATION DRIVE - NWC Outreach Event Series – 2

 

TREE PLANTATION DRIVE

NWC Outreach Event Series – 2

Theme: “Plant a Tree for a Greener Tomorrow”

 Venue: Karunilam Village, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu

Date: 25 September 2026 | Duration: One Day | Mode: Offline

Organizing Department: Department of Networking and Communications, School of Computing, College of Engineering and Technology, SRMIST

In collaboration with: Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), SRMIST and Karunilam Village Panchayat

 

 

1.  Executive Summary

As part of the NWC Outreach Event Series under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), the Department of Networking and Communications, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), conducted a Tree Plantation Drive at Karunilam Village on 25 September 2026. The activity was organized under the theme “Plant a Tree for a Greener Tomorrow” with the stated objective of promoting environmental responsibility, afforestation and community involvement in sustainability practices.

The programme brought together 11 faculty members and 20 student volunteers from the Department of Networking and Communications, along with 15 village representatives and residents. Participants planted saplings at designated locations in Karunilam Village, with faculty members coordinating the activity and guiding student volunteers. The involvement of village residents strengthened institution–community interaction and provided students with practical exposure to a community-based environmental initiative.

The reported expenditure for the event was Rs. 3,600/-, comprising tree saplings, mementos, fencing net, driver lunch and banner cost. The source report records no external sponsoring agency and states that the activity received university contribution.

2.  Activity Details

 

Particular	Details
Name of Activity	Tree Plantation Drive – NWC Outreach Event Series – 2
Theme	Plant a Tree for a Greener Tomorrow
Organizing Department	Department of Networking and Communications, School of Computing, CET, SRMIST
Collaborating Agency	Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), SRMIST
Community Partner	Karunilam Village Panchayat
Date	25 September 2026
Duration	One Day
Mode	Offline
Venue	Designated locations in Karunilam Village, Chengalpattu
Internal Participants	11 Faculty members and 20 Student volunteers
External Participants	15 Village representatives and residents
Registered Participants	Nil

3.  Background and Rationale

The Tree Plantation Drive formed the second activity in the NWC Outreach Event Series under UBA. The source activity report identifies environmental responsibility, afforestation and community involvement in sustainability practices as the central purpose of the event.

Conducting the activity in Karunilam Village created an opportunity for the university team and the village community to participate in a practical environmental activity together. Student volunteers were not only involved in planting saplings but also supported the arrangements required for the activity, while faculty members coordinated the programme and interacted with residents.

The activity therefore combined environmental action, student engagement and institution–community interaction within the adopted village context.

4.  Objectives of the Activity

·         To promote environmental responsibility among students, faculty members and community participants.

·         To encourage tree plantation and afforestation-related practices within the village community.

·         To provide students with practical exposure to a community-based environmental activity.

·         To encourage collective participation in sustainability-oriented initiatives.

·         To strengthen interaction between SRMIST/UBA and the residents of Karunilam Village.

·         To encourage students to understand their role in maintaining a sustainable environment.

5.  Organizing Team

The source event report identifies the following faculty members as conveners and co-convenors.

5.1  Conveners

 

Sl. No.	Name	Designation
1	Dr. S. Thenmalar	Associate Professor, NWC
2	Dr. V. Hemamalini	Associate Professor, NWC
3	Dr. P. Mahalakshmi	Assistant Professor, NWC
4	Ms. G. R. Priyasri	Assistant Professor, NWC

5.2  Co-Convenors

 

Sl. No.	Name	Designation
1	Dr. S. Thanga Revathi	Associate Professor, NWC
2	Dr. D. Saveetha	Assistant Professor, NWC
3	Dr. P. Banu Priya	Assistant Professor, NWC
4	Dr. Nagamany Abirami	Assistant Professor, NWC
5	Dr. S. Jasmine	Assistant Professor, NWC
6	Dr. V. Nallarasan	Assistant Professor, NWC
7	Dr. R. Lakshminarayanan	Associate Professor, NWC

6.  Student Volunteers

 

Sl. No.	Register No.	Student Volunteer
1	RA2511030010123	JISHNU V
2	RA2511030010135	SUSHANTH KUMAR K
3	RA2511030010144	TARUN SURYA S
4	RA2511030010146	KALEESWARAN N
5	RA2511030010150	PRAKHAR NAG
6	RA2511030010156	KARAN SURJITH S
7	RA2511030010164	R SUMED
8	RA2511030010166	ZARIF RAHMAN Z
9	RA2511030010169	K J YASHWANTH
10	RA2511030010184	RAJHAGHURU Y M
11	RA2511030010188	T ASHWIN SUBBIAH
12	RA2411030010225	DAPHNE ANGELA ALEXANDRIA A
13	RA2411030010221	KUNDUR SUCHITHA REDDY
14	RA2512062010001	HARIPRASATH M
15	RA2512062010002	YOGIETH K
16	RA2512062010006	JAIKANTH R

17	RA2512062010007	MADATHALA VENKATA NIHARIKA
18	RA2512062010010	THAMIZH KUMARAN M

7.  Stakeholder Participation

 

Stakeholder Group	Participation / Role
SRMIST Faculty	11 faculty members coordinated and guided the activity.
Student Volunteers	20 student volunteers participated in the community outreach activity and planting arrangements.
Village Representatives and Residents	15 external participants supported and participated in the plantation activity.
UBA, SRMIST	Institutional community-outreach framework and collaboration.
Karunilam Village Panchayat	Community-level association and participation.

8.  Programme Implementation

The activity was conducted at designated locations in Karunilam Village. The programme involved the coordinated participation of faculty members, student volunteers and village residents.

Student volunteers took part in planting the saplings and supported the arrangements required for the plantation activity. Faculty members coordinated the activity, provided guidance to students and interacted with village residents to facilitate their participation.

The photographs included in the source report document group participation, presentation of mementos and saplings to village residents, student and faculty participation, and the actual planting of saplings by faculty members and student volunteers.

9.  GPDP / UBA Community-Development Relevance

From a GPDP-oriented community-development perspective, the activity can be documented as an environmental and community-participation intervention. The source report establishes the plantation activity, the participation of village residents and the sustainability objective. It does not state that the activity was formally entered under a specific GPDP budget head or Gram Sabha resolution; therefore, this report presents the GPDP relevance as an alignment perspective rather than an unverified formal classification.

 

Community Development Area	Relevance of the Activity
Environmental sustainability	Promotes tree plantation and responsible environmental practices.
Community participation	Creates direct participation of village residents in a sustainability activity.
Youth / student engagement	Provides practical community-based learning for student volunteers.
Local institution–community linkage	Strengthens interaction between SRMIST/UBA and Karunilam Village.
Awareness and behavioural responsibility	Encourages participants to understand their role in maintaining a sustainable environment.

10.  Suggested SDG Alignment

The following SDG linkages are suggested based on the documented scope of the activity; the source event report itself does not list specific SDGs.

 

SDG	Suggested Linkage
SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities	Supports community-level environmental improvement and collective local action.
SDG 13 – Climate Action	Encourages environmentally responsible practices and increased vegetation through plantation activity.
SDG 15 – Life on Land	Supports tree plantation and awareness of terrestrial environmental sustainability.
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals	Strengthens collaboration among SRMIST, UBA and the Karunilam village community.

11.  Outcomes of the Activity

 

Outcome Area	Documented / Reported Outcome
Environmental participation	Participants engaged in planting saplings at designated locations.
Student learning	Student volunteers gained practical exposure to a community-based environmental activity.
Community engagement	Village residents participated and interacted with the university team.
Institution–community linkage	The activity facilitated interaction between SRMIST and the Karunilam Village community.
Responsible practices	The activity encouraged environmental responsibility and collective participation in sustainability initiatives.

12.  Community Impact

The principal community impact documented by the activity is the creation of a shared environmental action involving the institution and the village community. The participation of residents gave the programme a community-oriented character, while student involvement provided experiential learning outside the classroom.

The activity also created an opportunity for continued interaction between SRMIST and Karunilam Village. The source report records positive participation from students, faculty members and village residents and notes that students appreciated the opportunity to participate in a community-oriented environmental initiative.

13.  Feedback and Community Response

According to the source event report, the event received positive participation from students, faculty members and village residents. Student volunteers actively contributed to the plantation activity and appreciated the opportunity to participate in a community-oriented environmental initiative. Interaction with residents provided students with meaningful exposure to community engagement and environmental responsibility.

14.  Suggested GPDP/UBA Monitoring Indicators

For future UBA–GPDP environmental outreach activities, the following indicators may be maintained to document continuity and measurable community benefit.

 

Indicator	Suggested Documentation
Plantation coverage	Number of plantation locations covered and number of saplings planted.
Survival / maintenance	Periodic record of sapling survival, watering and maintenance.
Participation	Faculty, student volunteer and community participation records.
Community involvement	Participation of village representatives/residents and local coordination.
Environmental activity	Type of plantation activity and supporting arrangements such as fencing.
Continuity	Follow-up plantation, maintenance or environmental-awareness activities.
Documentation	Photographs, attendance/participation records, activity schedule, feedback and expenditure records.

15.  Financial Statement

 

Particular		Details
External Sponsoring Agency		NIL
Contribution from University		Yes
Income through Registration		NIL
Sl. No.	Particulars	Amount (Rs.)
1	Tree Saplings	1,000
2	Memento (Towel)	450
3	Fencing Net	1,500
4	Driver Lunch	200
5	Banner Cost	450
	Total Expenditure	3,600

16.  Scope for Future UBA / GPDP-Linked Activities

The plantation drive can serve as a starting point for continued environment-focused outreach in Karunilam Village. Any subsequent activities should be planned based on local priorities and appropriate consultation with village stakeholders.

·         Periodic monitoring and maintenance of planted saplings.

·         Additional plantation drives based on identified community and site requirements.

·         Awareness programmes on water conservation and sustainable natural-resource use.

·         Student-led environmental awareness and cleanliness activities.

·         Waste segregation and responsible waste-management awareness.

·         Community awareness on climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable practices.

·         Documentation of survival rates and long-term environmental outcomes.

17.  Photographic and Documentary Evidence

The supplied Tree Plantation Drive report contains photographic evidence covering the event poster, group participation, presentation of mementos and saplings to village residents, student/faculty participation and actual plantation activities. The following photographs are reproduced as documentary evidence for this report.

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