Clean Campus Measures

Clean campus measure are implemented meticulously at Hindustan University. One of the major

implementation of work space organization is through the 5’Stechnique.

5S Workplace Organization

The 5s Techniques (Sort, Set in Order , shine, standardize and sustain) is ensured in every

department of the University. The coordinators of each department conduct and awareness

program and ensure the implementation of the 5Stechnique on a regular basis to establish the

operational stability required for sustenance and continuous improvements. This also helps in

Higher Productivity, Safety, Better Quality and Quick Delivery.

Campus Clean up programs

Swatch Bharat Initiatives to cleaner campus has been initiated at 2015 and periodically the

students and staff members are involved in such activities.

Students are also involved in projects like cleaning of nearby beaches , surrounding villages, and

also conducting awareness programs for Clean India.

National and International conferences are conducted by School of Building Sciences related to

Clean Environment and Sustainability every year.

Guidelines to Students

The students are instructed to maintain the campus clean and it is mentioned in their handbooks.

Several Quotes related to the importance of clean and green environment are displayed within

the campus. Student competitions are conducted for the students and it includes stage plays,

debates, group discussions, slogan writing, elocution pertaining to the need for keeping campus

clean and green.

Safety Measures at Hindustan University

Fire Safety

Hindustan University has a separate ‘Vigilance and Fire safety officer’ who is in-charge of the

fire safety of premises. There are many fire safety programs organized for students, the teaching

and non-teaching staff. From the courses people understand how to use extinguishers and how

to use emergency exit in case of fire.

St.John’s Health And Safety Training Institute, Chennai conducts training programmes for staff

and students at Hindustan University. All the floors are equipped with fire safety extinguishers

which are being checked periodically for proper operation.

First Aid kit

All labs are fully equipped with first aid kit, Every department the staff rooms are equipped with

first aid kit. In certain laboratories personal protective equipment has been installed.

Campus Clinic

Campus Clinic at Hindustan University is well equipped with medical facilities catering to the

needs of the staff and the students. In case of any emergency the doctors available in the clinic

attend the patients. For major treatment the patients are immediately shifted to multi speciality

hospital , that is situated at a close proximity to the institution.

Wearing of Helmet

University has been keen in following the traffic rules off and on the campus. Wearing of

helmets by two-wheeler riders those entering the campus is compulsory. Those violating the

rules would be impounded by authorities immediately. A warning board is displayed at the main

entrance gate showing no entry without helmet.

A Green Sustainable Campus

Hindustan University won the Best Green Campus Award for the project Hindustan

University Green Yuvatharang (HUGY).

Bay Range Hindustan campus is built amidst a lush green stretch of over 150 acres abutting

beautiful lakes. The green atmosphere is conducive for a calm and peaceful academic pursuit.

The green campus has around 800 trees. This reduces the overall temperature in the campus by 3

to 4 degree Celsius. The project Hindustan University’s Green YUVATHARANG (HUGY)

includes “RAIN WATER HARVESTING” over 50,00,000 sq.ft. area. This is used to recharge

the ground water. The campus has more than 8000 students studying at Hindustan. This

population imposes a strain on water resources.

Hence, a well-designed effluent treatment plant (STP) has been established in 2005, which in

turn feeds the ECO system. The bio degradation waste is re circulated to gardening effectively.

Green recycling takes care of all the waste and discarded computer systems, electronic items,

networking components, etc., by disposing them to authorized E-waste recycling firms. This

takes care of the Pollution Control norms, set by the government of India. More than 50% of the

buildings are environment friendly, designed and constructed, so that natural breeze and light

utilization are maximized. This has reduced the power consumption by 20% to 30 %. Additional

capacitors were installed to increase the Power Factor, thus reducing the electrical power

consumption. All the lights in the green campus have been replaced with CFL bulbs. Window

Air conditioners are replaced with multi split units, to maximize the efficiency.

Landscaping around University Building

Lush Green HITS Campus

Restricted Vehicular movement-Shaded Parking in HITS Campus

Hindustan University - A Prime Destination for Nature Lovers

As per the ‘Times of India’ Hindustan University is a prime location for making film shooting,

reported as lush green campus. (“Colleges turn shooting spots in Chennai”, Times of India, June

4, 2015)

Protection from Solar heat using Green elements-Reduce Cooling Load

Vegetation and Green Cover:

Right in the planning stage itself it was decided to adopt the Policy of Preserving and protecting

existing Green elements unless and until, unavoidable. As a result HITS campus is lush Green,

with many trees such as Banyan, Mango, deciduous trees shrubs and plants. Open spaces are

covered with one of the remarkable features of the Campus Planning and the Site Planning was

done keeping in mind the location of existing trees. Setting and design of buildings, Lay out and

orientation of internal roads and pathways were altered to protect Green elements.

Alternative Source of Energy – WIND the Green Energy to operate pumps

Land surface covered by Green elements

Shaded road absorb and radiate less solar heat

Nature of Ground Surface:

In Hindustan University Campus where ever possible attempt has been made to reduce area

under Man made surfaces. In paved areas Compressed stabilised Earth/ Mud Blocks with

minimum Embodied Energy are used. In some places where necessary Concrete Inter locking

Paving Blocks with open joints (to allow percolation of Rain water) are also used.

Paving with Environment Friendly Compressed Stabilised Earth Blocks in the Campusallows

Rain water to percolate recharging underground water table.

Glimpse of few of the National and International Conferences on Sustainability

Technologies for Clean Energy and Environment

Under the ongoing collaboration on Research and academic activities between Hindustan

University and Dongguk University, Korea, Hindustan University and Dongguk University

organized an International Symposium on 21st March 2016 with the theme “Technologies for

Clean Energy and Environment”. The primary objective of the Symposium is to bring together

experts working in the area of Clean Energy and Environment and take stock of the

developments and plan the future research in this area. Dr. Han Tae Sik (Bo Kwang),President -

Dongguk University inaugurated the symposium.

The inaugural function was presided over by Dr.S.Ramachandran, Vice-Chancellor, HITS and

Dr. G. Ilavazhagan, Director (Research), HITS welcomed the gathering. Dr. Han Tae Sik (Bo

Kwang), during his inaugural address appreciated the progress of collaboration between

Donggukuniversity and HITS. He highlighted that CENCON was a remarkable product of such a

fruitful collaboration. He traced the history of how Dongguk university was founded, based on

Buddhist foundation and its presence as a leading Arts &Science university in Korea .He

specially mentioned the roots of Bodhi dharma in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu and his desire to

visit the places of historical interest in Buddhism. He added that the students and staff of

Hindustan University and Dongguk University were actively participating in exchange

programs.Stating that the student exchange programme were a successful mode for better

understanding between the two countries , he wished for even brighter collaboration in the

future.

Dr. Tae Won Kang, QSRC, Dongguk University, South Korea presented a lecture on dilute

magnetic semiconductors and electrical energy derived from plants.

National Conference on ‘Advances In Construction Techniques And Innovative

Sustainable Materials’

National Conference was held on 5th

February, 2016. Dr. Ravi Kumar Bhargava, Dean, Building

Sciences welcomed the gathering. Dr. Jessy Rooby, HOD, Civil Engineering Department

introduced the Chief Guest. Dr. Kingsley. J. D.Thomas, General Manager, L&T Heavy Civil

Infra projects delivered the key note address elucidating the advances made in the field of Civil

Faculty Development Programme

A Faculty Development Programme on “Solid Waste Management” was conducted by the

Department of Civil Engineering on 22nd

July 2016 and 23rd

July 2016.

The Chief Guest for the Programme was Dr.G.Janardhanan, Associate Professor& Head, Centre

for Environmental Management, NITTTR, Chennai.The function was presided by Dr. Ravi

Kumar Bharghava, Dean –School of Building Sciences, Dr.Jessy Rooby, HOD-Department of

Civil Engineering

Dr. G. Janardhanan inaugurated the event and gave speech focusing the present scenario of

Solid Waste Management in India and the impacts of ill-management of solid waste. He gave a

presentation on the difference between open dump yard and landfill. He also discussed the

design and construction of engineered landfill.

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