KCW – Krishnammal College for Women Vanam

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KCW – Krishnammal College for Women Vanam

Student-led contributions; Nirmala Nilayam Retirement Community; Smt. Nandini Rangaswamy (CII)

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women & Siruthuli

2023

Kendriya Vidhyalaya school, Coimbatore

2,900 saplings planted across 2.5 acres, 2,300 saplings sponsored directly by students, An additional 800 saplings contributed by Nirmala Nilayam Retirement Community and Smt. Nandini Rangaswamy, 64 native species of flowering, fruiting, shade-giving, and medicinal trees introduced, and Integrated with existing rainwater harvesting systems on campus.

Project Details

At PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, over 2,000 students came together, without corporate sponsorship, to personally contribute towards planting saplings. What followed was not just a plantation drive, but a deeply meaningful, student-owned movement for ecological stewardship. With Siruthuli’s guidance, an unused 2.5-acre stretch of land was transformed into a thriving green space, nurtured by young hands and sustained by collective care. Kendriya Vidyalaya Vanam is a pioneering student-driven conservation model that proves young citizens can lead meaningful ecological change. Through this initiative, the students have planted not only trees, but a vision, where every sapling nurtures both the earth and the environmental consciousness of future generations.

What are the Benefits?

Benefits
  • Transformation of barren land into a campus mini-forest
  • Significant increase in green cover and biodiversity
  • Strong sense of ownership and environmental leadership among students
  • A replicable, student-driven model for educational institutions
  • Contribution towards Coimbatore’s long-term goal of enhancing green cover