Andhra Loyola College -Botany Association (ALBA)

Thursday, September 10, 2026

11-09-2026- AWERENESS ON VINAYAKA PATRI USAGE AND CLAY IDOLS IMPORTANCE

10-09-2026- CLEAN AND GREEN - AS A PART OF ENVIRONMENTAL AWERENESS PROGRAM

GARDEN AND CAMPUS CLEANING PROGRAMME

Andhra Loyola College Conducts Garden and Campus Cleaning Drive

Vijayawada, September 9, 2026: As part of the Environmental Awareness Programme, the Department of Botany, Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous), Vijayawada, organized a Garden and Campus Cleaning Programme on September 9, 2026.

Faculty members DR. B. SIVA KUMAR HOD, DR. G. RAMESH AND KRANTHI KUMAR and 35 students actively participated in the programme and worked together to remove weeds, clean the garden areas, and maintain the campus surroundings. The activity promoted the importance of cleanliness, greenery, biodiversity conservation, and environmental responsibility among students.

The programme provided students with practical experience in maintaining a clean and eco-friendly campus and encouraged them to become responsible environmental stewards. The enthusiastic participation of the faculty and students contributed to the successful conduct of the programme.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

10-09-2026- ELOCUTION- Plastic Pollution: A Growing Threat to Our Environment – Remedies

Students Raise Their Voices Against Plastic Pollution at Andhra Loyola College

Vijayawada, September 10, 2026: Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous), Vijayawada, conducted an Elocution Competition on the theme “Plastic Pollution: A Growing Threat to Our Environment – Remedies” as part of its Environmental Awareness Programme.

The event was organized by the Department of Botany, NSS, NGC, Eco Club, Xavier Board, IQAC of ALC, and Ecology Commission of Andhra Pradesh/Telangana Jesuit Province, in collaboration with the CSIR Project and Praja Pragati Trust.

A total of 35 students participated and expressed their views on the harmful effects of plastic pollution, single-use plastics, improper waste management, threats to biodiversity, and the need for eco-friendly alternatives. The programme aimed to create environmental awareness and encourage students to become responsible citizens and ambassadors of environmental protection.

Dr. B. Siva Kumari, Vice Principal; Rev. Fr. J. Vijay, Controller of Examinations (COE); and Mr. Moses participated and encouraged the students. Faculty members of the Department of Botany supported the successful conduct of the programme.