The students of New Model College, Mangkolemba, have taken a significant step towards environmental sustainability by pledging to adopt eco-friendly habits on World Environment Day 2024. The college community came together for a mass social work and plantation drive, under the theme “Go Green: Embracing a Sustainable Campus” informed DIPR.

Dr. Benjongkumba, Principal, emphasised the importance of waste segregation, educating students on effective techniques for segregating and recycling waste to preserve natural resources and support a healthier planet. Dr. L.J. Neken Jamir, Vice Principal urged the students to embrace energy-efficient practices in their daily lives. Discussions on energy efficiency and waste segregation were also observed during the event.

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In addition to academic pursuits, the college actively engages in social work, maintaining a nutrition garden where students and faculty cultivate local vegetables and fruits. This initiative aims to instil self-sufficiency in students and encourage them to replicate such practices at home.

Further, the college has launched its website, nmcmangkolemba.in, to provide essential information and updates about college activities.