PRAKRITI – NATURE AND

SUSTAINABILITY CLUB
OF IIM-A

NEHA TANDON
DORM 05, ROOM 05 |+91 7800213383
 OBJECTIVES
AS COMMUNITY NATURE CLUB:
 Propagate the spirit of nature
 Enhance knowledge about environment problems
 Involve people for a cause
 Create responsible managers

AS COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY CLUB:

 Update knowledge about sustainable methods
 To enable better management of critical resources
 Efficient waste management
 PLANNED INITIATIVES
ACTIVITIES DETAILS BUDGET TIMELINE WEIGHT
Dorm Energy wars • Expected participation: All dorms ₹8,000/- Jun-Dec 10%
• Healthy competition between the dorms to promote 2018
reduced power usage
Mission Green • Free distribution of saplings along with pots to 100 ₹5000/- July 2018 10%
students
• Inter-dorm competition for the most green one ₹5000/- Dec 2018
Eco Talks • Expected participation: 40-50/talk Aug 2018 10%
• Organize speaker sessions on sustainability in business ₹1500/- Jan 2019
environment
Reduce-Reuse- • Expected participation: 150-200 Oct 2018 10%
Recycle • Campaign for donating unused books, notebooks and ₹4000/-
clothes to the needy
• Surcharge of ₹2 for polyethene bags in all institute NIL
outlets
Feasibility report • Initiating the idea of use of motion sensor lights and NIL Jun-Sep 10%
taps on campus/feasibility of water harvesting system 2018
Cycling event • Expected participation: 25-35 ₹3250/- Dec 2017 7%
• Provide an opportunity to enjoy nature while building
fitness, to 30-35 students
 PLANNED INITIATIVES
ACTIVITIES DETAILS BUDGET TIMELINE WEIGHT
Conserve • Expected participation: 400-500 Sponsorship- Sep 2017 7%
• In collaboration with TRBS, case-based based
competition/MUNs based on an environmental
conservation issue/ global sustainability issues
Best from Waste • Expected participation: 30-40/event ₹5500/- Sep 2018 7%
• Utility-based Waste management competition Jan 2019
collaborating with Finesse
Nature’s Voice Prakriti’s blog for publishing independent articles by ₹2000/- Jun 2018- 5%
IIMA community Jan 2019

Donate-a-day • Expected participation: 20-30/event ₹2000/- August 2018 5%

• Spend a day at the nearest animal ashram and Nov 2018
volunteer your help; Stress buster for animal-lovers
Gir Forest Visit • Expected participation: 30-40 NIL Dec 2018 5%
• Organize a 2-3 day nature trip to Gir forest for
approx. 40 students
Nature’s Touch • Expected participation: 20-30 NIL Nov 2018 5%
• In collaboration with Prayaas, execute awareness
walks around the campus
 PLANNED INITIATIVES
ACTIVITIES DETAILS BUDGET TIMELINE WEIGHT

Biopedia • Installation of information boards mentioning ₹10,000/- July 2018 3%

species of flora and fauna found on campus
• Board with nursery information

Polo Forest Trip • Expected participation: 35-45 NIL Aug 2018 3%

• Plan a 1-day trip to experience nature at its best for
about 40-50 students

Green Hunt • Expected participation: 20-30 ₹1500/- Jan 2019 3%

• A fun-way of exploring the campus’s beauty and
learning in the process
OTHER INITIATIVES
PAPER MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
• Single attendance sheet for five sessions
• Open-source quizzes (Possible ones)
• Cardboard placed near library and SAB printers for one-sided paper collection

COMPOST MAKING
• Collection of biodegradable waste
• Installation of two separate bins for dry and wet wastage for compost-making in mess and dorms

COLLABORATION WITH OTHER CLUBS

• Bio-control Drive: In collaboration with Panacea, execute plantation of mosquito- repellent plants near dorms and mess
• Street plays: In collaboration with IIMActs, organise ‘Nukkad Nataks’ for general sensitization
• Movie screenings: Screen nature-oriented movies and documentaries in collaboration with MAD club

ECO-NEWSLETTERS
• Online newsletters
• Covering environmental issues, sustainability practices, and conservation measures

ASK THE STUDENTS

• Invite student opinion of what in their opinion needs to be done on campus
• Plan action on appropriate ones
 ESTIMATED BUDGET
ACTIVITIES BUDGET DETAILS TOTAL BUDGET
Dorm Energy wars Prizes will be worth ₹8,000/- (Ex. Foosball or TT Table or cash prize) ₹8,000/-
Mission Green Saplings: ₹40*100 (pots)+₹10*100(saplings)= ₹5000/- ₹5000/-
Inter dorm greenery competition: ₹5000/- for 1st position ₹5000/-
Eco Talks ₹750*2= ₹1500/- for mementos and refreshments ₹1500/-
Reduce-Reuse- ₹4000/- for transportation ₹4000/-
Recycle
Green Hunt ₹750/-, ₹500/- and ₹250/- for 1st, 2nd and 3rd position respectively ₹1500/-
Best from Waste [₹1500/- and ₹750/- and for 1st, 2nd position respectively+ ₹500 for ₹5500/-
materials]x2= ₹5500/-
Nature’s Voice ₹2000/- for the person who publishes max number of articles ₹2000/-
Donate-a-Day [₹500*2= ₹1000/-]*2= ₹2000/- for transportation ₹2000/-
Cycling event ₹1000/- , ₹500/- and ₹250/- for 1st , 2nd and 3rd positions + ₹1500/- ₹3250/-
for refreshment and cycle rent
Biopedia ₹10,000/- for installation of 4 boards (₹2500+₹2500+₹2500+₹2500) ₹10,000/-
Grand Total = ₹47,750/-
 WHY ME?
 AGRICULTURE GRADUATE
 Technical knowledge and experience of working closely with plants
 In-depth knowledge about sustainability and environmental concerns
 NATURE ENTHUSIAST
 Worked in animal ashrams
 Organized plantation drives and insect walks at college
 PRAKRITI TEAM MEMBER
 Core team member of organizing team for cycling event at the Sabarmati Riverfront
 Worked on Reduce Reuse Recycle drive and other events
 OTHER PORs
 Student organizer for KVK, Cultural head at college
 Part of core organizing team for national conferences on global sustainability
 Other clubs: TRBS (Events), Chaos (Informals), Footloose
THANK YOU