Educational Programs on Ecosystems

Amity University provides an educational outreach for the local community, focusing on ecosystems and biodiversity. Free educational programs and workshops are held on campus, encouraging participation from the broader community.

• Guest lecture on ‘Health Perspective of Particulate Matter: Measurements and Modelling’
  https://www.amity.edu/gurugram/events/12357/guest lecture-on-%E2%80%98health-perspective-of-particulate-matter:- measurements-and-modelling%E2%80%99
• Awareness Week on Waste Management” Organized by Chem Club of CBFS, Amity School of Applied Sciences from 14 to 20 November 2022 https://www.amity.edu/gurugram/events/12762/%E2%80%9Caware ness-week-on-waste-management%E2%80%9D-organized-by-chem club- of-cbfs,-amity-school-of-applied-sciences-from-14-to-20-november 2022
• Community Outreach Programme Agricultural Transformation: A Study of Farming Households in Eight Villages of Haryana Organized by Amity https://www.amity.edu/gurugram/events/12609/community-outreach programme-agricultural-transformation:-a-study-of-farming-households in- eight-villages-of-haryana-organized-by-amity-school-of-economics-
• Amity University Gurugram organized session on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development
  https://www.amity.edu/gurugram/asl/event- detail normal.aspx?mpgid=1329&pgidtrail=1330&typeId=2&EventsId=12926
• Signing the Memorandum of Understanding Organized by Amity Skills Institute on 02nd August 2022
  https://www.amity.edu/gurugram/aip/event-detail-normal.aspx?mpgid=1093&pgidtrail=1094&typeId=2&EventsId=12730

Vermicompost:

Vermicompost is indeed beneficial for the conservation of land and soil for several reasons. It helps in Soil Erosion Control, Increased Soil Fertility, Enhanced Water Retention, Reduced Soil Degradation, Decreased Soil Pollution, Minimal Chemical Dependency, Soil Microbial Activity, Enhanced Biodiversity and Sustainable Land Use.

Air Quality Station

• Multi-Sensor Measurements of Rural Air Quality During Diwali 2022
  https://www.amity.edu/gurugram/events/12534/multi-sensor measurements-of-rural-air-quality-during-diwali-2022
• Faculty Development Programme on Innovative Methods, Skills and Eco-Friendly Technologies
  https://www.aiu.ac.in/documents/research/Amity%20Univ%20Repo r ts%20for%20AIU%20Website/Amity%20Univ/Amity-AU%20-%20Programme%201%20Brief%20Report.pdf
• Guest Lecture on “Light and its Interaction with Airborne Particles - How We Measure Air Pollution in Philippine Cities” Organized by Amity Center of Excellence in Ocean-Atmospheric Science and Technology on February 7th, 2023
  https://www.amity.edu/gurugram/events/12717/guest-lecture-on- %E2%80%9Clight-and-its-interaction-with-airborne-particles--how we-measure-air-pollution-in-philippine-cities%E2%80%9D organized-by-amity-center-of-excellence-in-ocean-atmospheric science-and-technology-on-february-7th,-2023

AY 2023-2024

Plantation Drive at AUH Campus was inaugurated with the word of wisdom by Honorable Vice Chancellor of Amity University Haryana, Prof. Dr. P.B. Sharma. He enlightened the students and faculty members, highlighted to raise awareness towards the importance and benefits of environmental conservation and plantation including use of each parts of need plants in our daily life. He discussed the urgency of latest techniques that would benefit human kind by saying “World is looking to us for possible solution”. He also said that we (humans) are spoiling our health by dirty air and water.

3.3 Brief about the address/talk of speakers:

The programme was followed by Major. Gen Bal praised the country’s army, said that all of us should be the part and equal contribution in the progress of the Country.

• I.S. Thakur, expressed his concerns for environmental restoration, Green Energy, and environmental conservation.
• The plantation drive have been successfully completed on August 23, 2021 under the supervision of Prof. I.S. Thakur & Dr. Viveak Ballyan.
• The First plant was planted by our Honorable Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. P.B. Sharma. Under the plantation drive, 150 trees (Neem, Papri, Alstonia (Chitvan) and Jamun) were planted at along the boundary wall from Gate No:- 2 towards Amity Dog Academy total 75 trees were planted.
• Team members of the Environmental (approx. 20 numbers) and the faculties, staff members and students participated in plantation drive and they were highly interested to become part of the Green mission.

3.4 Photographs with caption (also share high resolution JPEG files of photographs)

➢ Details of plants are as follows:

We always focused to plant native trees here so they can grow easily and can be maintained in the extreme weather as well.

1. Alstonia
2. Chakresia
3. Neem
4. Pepal
5. Amaltas
6. Papdi

Plantation day 29 august 2023

Amity University Haryana conducted a successful Plantation Drive on August 29, 2023, a collaborative effort between The Amity School of Earth & Environmental Sciences and the Horticulture Department. The event received the honourable presence of Prof P. B. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Haryana.

Link for the plantation drive News report:

https://tennews.in/amity-university-haryanas-plantation-drive-advances-sustainable-development-environmental-awareness/

List of Medicinal Plant Developed and Grown

1. Abelmoschus manihot
2. Abrus precatorius (Ratti)
3. Abutilon indicum (country mallow)
4. Acacia catechu
5. Achyranthes aspera (Chaff-flower)
6. Acorus calamus (Sweet Flag)
7. Adansonia digitate (Kalpvrish)
8. Adhatoda vasica (Malabar nut)
9. Aegle marmelos (Bael)
10. Allium sativum
11. Alocasia macrorrhiza (Giant taro)
12. Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera)
13. Anacyclus pyrethrum (Spanish chamomile)
14. Andrographis paniculata
15. Annona reticulata
16. Argyreia nervosa (Elephant Creeper)
17. Aristolochia bracteata (worm killer)
18. Aristolochia indica (Indian birth wort)
19. Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari)
20. Azadirachta indica (Neem)
21. Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi)
22. Barleria prionitis (Vajradanti)
23. Barleria cristatata
24. Rosa indica (Cyme rose)
25. Sambucus nigra
26. Sansevieria trifasciata (Snake plant)
27. Sansevieria zeylanica
28. Santlum album (Chandan)
29. Senna auriculata
30. Sesbania grandiflora (Vegetable hummingbird)
31. Solanum virginianum (Yellow Berried Nightshade)
32. Stevia rebaudiana (Sweet leaf)
33. Syzigum cumini (Jamun)
34. Tabernaemontana divaricate
35. Tamarindus indica
36. Tephrosia purpurea
37. Terminalia arjuna (Arjuna)
38. Terminalia bellirica
39. Terminalia chebula
40. Tinospora cordifolia
41. Trachyspermum ammi
42. Tribulus terrestris
43. Tylophora indica (Indian Ipecac)
44. Vachellia nilotica
45. Vinca rosea (Periwinkle)
46. Vitex negundo (Five leaved chased tree)
47. Vitis Vinifera (Common grape vine)
48. Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha)
49. Zingiber officinale

MTC Herbal Garden Visit

During the compulsory five-day Military Training Camp (MTC) held at Amity University, students take part in a guided visit to the AYUSH AMITY Herbal Garden. This visit helps students learn about different types of medicinal and herbal plants while understanding their role in maintaining the balance of nature. It also explains how these plants have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. The purpose of this educational visit is to make students aware of the importance of conserving biodiversity and using natural resources wisely. It encourages respect for the environment and supports sustainable living. The activity reflects the spirit of Goal 15, which promotes education and awareness about the conservation of life on land and the protection of ecosystems for the well-being of all.

Herbal Garden Visit of Students

Amity University organizes educational visits to the AYUSH AMITY Herbal Garden for students as part of its learning and awareness programs.

School Students Visit

Amity Schools organize visits for school students to create awareness about medicinal plants, herbs, and their importance in today’s world. During these visits, the AUH Herbal Garden and the Dog Academy provide students with proper knowledge about plants and animals. The program helps students understand the role of biodiversity in maintaining ecological balance and encourages respect for nature and sustainable practices.

Amity School Students educational Visit:

AUH welcomes every Amity school student to visit Herbal Garden. In this visit we educated them about Herbal Plants, demonstrate them about Planting and taking care of plants, their medicinal uses etc.

Visit Of HDFC Employees:

Visits of Guests

Every visitor to the university, regardless of their purpose of visit, is given a detailed tour of the campus. The tour includes a visit to the Dog Academy, the organic farm and the Herbal Garden. These visits are designed to educate guests about ecosystem management, the importance of biodiversity and sustainable practices. The program helps visitors understand how the university integrates environmental conservation with education and practical demonstrations.

https://www.amity.edu/gurugram/events