Zunheboto, August 4 (MExN): Zunheboto Government College, in collaboration with the Zunheboto Forest Division, will launch the Green Campus Initiative on August 12 as the first pilot project under the Community Social Responsibility (ComSR) model introduced by the Forest Division.
According to the organisers, the initiative aims to promote environmental stewardship and community participation while transforming the college into a model of environmental sustainability.
The ComSR model, launched during the first Satoi Connect Fest on March 26 this year, is a people-centric initiative based on the principle that every individual has a responsibility towards society and the environment.
Officials said that while Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) encourages businesses to contribute to social development, ComSR extends the concept to citizens, educational institutions, villages, organisations and communities by encouraging voluntary action for the common good.
Built around the philosophy of “We Before Me”, the model seeks to foster collective responsibility through volunteerism and environmental stewardship. It encourages individuals and institutions to contribute their time, knowledge, skills and resources towards environmental conservation, education, public welfare and sustainable community development.
The Green Campus Initiative, the first project under the ComSR framework, will focus on green audits, tree plantation, biodiversity conservation, waste segregation, water and energy conservation, reducing single-use plastics and promoting environmental awareness.
The programme also aims to develop environmental leadership among students so they can serve as ambassadors of sustainability in their homes and communities.
Officials expressed hope that the successful implementation of the pilot project would encourage other educational institutions, villages, government offices, civil society organisations and community groups across the district to undertake similar initiatives under the ComSR framework.
The organisers have invited students, alumni, educational institutions, government departments, civil society organisations, village leaders and members of the public to participate in the launch programme at Zunheboto Government College on August 12.
The statement said the initiative reflects the belief that sustainable development can be achieved only through shared responsibility and active public participation, rather than government efforts alone.
