The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar on the occasion of the World Environment Day organised a plantation drive in its campus here on Wednesday aimed at campaigning for green culture and promoting a greener ecosystem.
Inaugurated the camp, IIT BBS Director Prof RV Raja Kumar said the institute is committed to building a green campus and this initiative would help in creating more awareness about the importance of growing trees to prevent global warming and thereby reducing pollution.
On the occasion, many plant saplings of different types and large size were planted by the institute members, faculties, staffs and their family members and students.
Among others, Student Affairs Dean Prof VR Pedireddi, Registrar Col (Dr) Subodh Kumar and Dr M Sabarimalai Manikandan were present.