AP's GMR institute is 2nd most clean campus across India

Srikakulam, Oct 09: The Andhra Pradesh's GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT) at Rajam in Srikakulam district has been awarded as the second most clean campus in India for the year 2017 by All India Council for Technical Education.

The institute is sponsored by GMR Varalakshmi Foundation (GMRVF), the corporate social responsibility arm of GMR Group. Mr Laxmanmurthy, COO, GMRVF received the award on behalf of GMR Institute of Technology at a function in Pune, a release said here Monday.

Over 1000 technical institutions from India participated in the AICTE's initiative to promote Swachh Bharat Mission in academic organizations.

Based on the data submitted by participating colleges, 190 colleges were shortlisted for physical inspection. The aim was to recognize those institutions that are active in keeping their campus clean all the time.

GMRIT won the award for undertaking various clean campus initiatives such as solid waste management; water conservation, energy conservation, and electronic waste management. AICTE also planted a tree for each awardee in their headquarters in New Delhi.

On receiving the prestigious award, GMRIT Principal Dr. Prasad, said, "GMR Group is committed to focus on holistic development of students and communities across the country. The prestigious award of second cleanest campus in India from AICTE has reinforced GMR Group's vision to provide 'Clean and Green Campus' for students, professors, and office staff.

GMRVF will continue to provide vocational training to under-served youths in the country and nurture the sense of responsibility and entrepreneurship," he added.