Environmental Studies

The Department of Environmental Studies was established in 2008 with an objective to develop concern in every individual for environment protection. The Department offers a compulsory paper of Environment Studies to UG students of various disciplines like Commerce, Sciences, Arts, Computer Science, Physiotherapy & Biotechnology.

Objectives of the Department

  • To develop concern in every individual related to the environment to save Environment.

  • To create awareness about “Sustainable Development.

  • To spread environmental awareness among the students about the burning issues of environment like Global Warming, Climate Change, Depletion of natural resources, Declining water level, and Pollution.

Achievements of the Department

  • Awarded National Seminar by UGC on “Solid Waste Management”2010- 2011

  • Awarded Minor project by Ministry of Environment and Forest on “Climate Change” to participate in NEAC 2009-10.

  • Awarded Minor project by Ministry of Environment and Forests on “Potential Impact on Climate Change and possible solutions” to participate in NEAC 2008-09

Future plans

  • Submitted proposal to UGC for Masters in Environment Management Programme under innovative programmes.

  • To initiate a programme on Education for sustainable development by establishing a network of Regional Centres of Expertise on ESD.

  • Organizing seminars/ plantation drives to save the environment will be a routine feature.

Faculty Members

S.No Name Designation Qualification Profile
1 Dr. Jaswinder Kaur Assistant Professor M.Sc , M.Phil , Ph.D.
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