22-09-2026 - INVITED TALK

22-09-2026 - INSTITUTIONAL VISIT - CVR GMC GOVT. SCHOOL + 2 GRADE SCHOOL VISIT TO OUR LABS

16-09-2026- WORLD OZONE DAY CELEBRATIONS

World Ozone Day and  “Wealth from the Waste”

Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous), Vijayawada, organized a World Ozone Day programme on “Wealth from the Waste” as part of its Environmental Awareness Programme, under the theme “Nature Is Our Future—Save It!”

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

The programme highlighted the importance of protecting the ozone layer, reducing plastic pollution, and promoting the 3Rs—Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. The invited talk explained how plastic waste can be responsibly recycled and converted into useful products.

As part of the initiative, Praja Pragati Trust, in association with Kia, collected plastic waste from different parts of Vijayawada and recycled it into durable benches. A few recycled plastic benches were handed over to Andhra Loyola College for use on the campus, demonstrating the practical concept of “Waste into Wealth.”

The programme encouraged students to become responsible ambassadors of environmental conservation and concluded with a call for collective action to reduce plastic pollution and protect the environment for future generations.

The programme encouraged students to become responsible ambassadors of environmental conservation and concluded with a call for collective action to reduce plastic pollution and protect the environment for future generations.

“Waste is not a waste when it is properly managed—it can become a valuable resource.”

                                            

                                   

14-09-2026- 2026- ATTENDED ONE DAY ORIENTATION ON- COORDINATORS MEETING- ANDHRA TELENGANA JESUIT PROVINCE MEETING

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.

 

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.