GUIDELINES FOR

TREE PLANTATION AND CARE

in partial fulfilment for the requirement of degree in
Undergraduate Programs of University Teaching Departments
and Affiliated Colleges

(w.e.f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2023-24)

(In compliance with the approved Agenda Item No.AC/25/12 of 25th Academic Council meeting
held on 27.09.2022)

J.C. BOSE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, YMCA,

FARIDABAD, HARYANA – 121006 (INDIA)
2023
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 PREFACE
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes the importance of making environmental
education an integral part of curricula and encouraging environmental awareness and sensitization
towards its conservation and sustainable development. NEP also advocates the attainment of
holistic and multidisciplinary education, through flexible and innovative curricula for all Higher
Education Institutions (HEIs) which shall include credit-based courses and projects in the areas of
community engagement and service, environmental education, and value-based education.

Environmental sustainability is a critical global concern and HEIs play a crucial role in shaping
the future leaders and professionals who will address these challenges. The continuing problems
related to environmental issues, including pollution, loss of forests, climate change, habitat loss,
loss of biodiversity and resource depletion have made everyone aware of environmental issues.
Out of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), six goals are directly linked to
environmental protection and resource conservation. Addressing these issues requires a concerted
effort to shift towards more sustainable practices and mitigate the detrimental effects of human
activities. Institutes of higher education are embracing innovative approaches that align education
with ecological responsibility. The integration of tree planting as an essential facet of the academic
journey signifies a profound shift towards holistic education, reflecting the spirit of the NEP 2020.

Tree Plantation and Care: A Synergy of Education and Environmental

Sustainability

J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad, Haryana has started the novel
initiative “Tree plantation and Care”, which binds the pursuit of knowledge with the
commitment to environmental well-being, holds the potential to shape not only landscapes but
also minds. The key points are as follows:

• Under this initiative, it is made mandatory for the students to plant a sapling and its care
in order to receive their degree.
• The initiative is applicable to students of undergraduate programs of the University
Teaching Departments and affiliated colleges admitted in academic session 2023-24 and
onwards.

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 • As students embark on their academic journey, they concurrently engage themselves in
plantation activity and care of saplings to ensure survival which in turn will contribute to
our planet's health and resilience.
• The concept transcends conventional education by inculcating in learners a profound sense
of responsibility and empathy towards nature.

By making tree plantation and care an intrinsic part of degree completion, university align with
the NEP 2020 policy's aspiration to produce well-rounded individuals equipped with a holistic
understanding of the environmental challenges and issues at global level. The initiative will further
unfold benefits ranging from ecological restoration and carbon sequestration to foster a sense of
community and environmental stewardship among students. Additionally, such initiatives will
motivate the higher education institute in taking steps towards seamlessly merging of the National
Educational Policy's vision along with catalysing a transformation in the higher education
landscape for tangible legacy of a greener world.

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 GUIDELINES FOR TREE PLANTATION AND CARE

Instructions for Students:

1. Tree Plantation: Each admitted student for undergraduate program of the University
is required to plant at least 2-5 tree saplings during his/her first or second semester. The
selected location for the plantation may be any place of their choice at/near their home
places (e.g., parks, grounds, etc.). The student must capture geo-tagged photographs of the
planted saplings and ensure to take proper care of their growth. Please note that the student
should also be there in the geotagged photo alongwith the plant.

2. Submission of Documents: The student has to submit geo-tagged photographs of the

planted saplings on university ERP platform in the given format, namely, plantation
document including other details, viz., name of plant, date of plantation, and any additional
information regarding the plantation.

3. Ongoing Care and Monitoring: After plantation, every student will take care for
these plants and submit their updated geo-tagged photos in plantation document for 2nd
and 3rd year also.
• Each student will have to submit the plantation document once in every year of the
program.
• The plantation document including geo-tagged photos will be submitted for (N-1)
times, where N is the total duration of the program in which student is admitted.
For example, a student of 4 years B.Tech./B.Sc. program has to submit the
plantation document for three consecutive years, i.e., till pre-final year indicating
the growth and survival of the tree sapling planted by them.

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 4. Tree Survival: The student must ensure the successful survival of at least one tree out
of 2-5 initially planted trees for being eligible for their degree.

5. Verification of Documents: The verification of submitted documents will be done

by the respective teacher coordinator at each successive year during Practical
Examinations towards the end of the semester as per the notified academic calendar for the
session.

6. Certificate of Achievement: The certificate for eligible student will be auto-

generated, which may be downloaded from their respective ERP platform after due
verification. These students will thereby fulfil the requirement for degree conferral within
their respective programs.

Note: The students admitted through LEET will take part in the initiative after their admission in
2nd year of respective program and the requirement of submission of geotagged photographs will
be (N-2) times for them as per point 3.

Guidelines for the Respective Departments:

1. Appointment of Teacher Coordinator for plantation activity:

The respective departments of the students shall appoint a dedicated teacher coordinator
for each batch of students after admission. The coordinator's role involves overseeing the
verification process of geo-tagged photographs over a prescribed period of (N-1) years,
where N is the total duration of the program in which student is admitted.

2. Verification Process:
The designated teacher coordinator shall ensure and verify the submission of geo-tagged
photographs through the students' ERP platform at each successive year during practical
examinations towards the end of the semester as per the notified academic calendar for
the session. These photographs will undergo final approval via the respective
chairperson's ERP platform. The department may also notify the dates of verification for
plantation document, if required.

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3. Certificate Generation and Degree Eligibility:
Upon the final approval from Chairperson’s ERP in the final year, certificates for eligible
students will be auto-generated, which may be downloaded by the students from their
respective ERP. These students will thereby fulfil the requirement for degree conferral
within their respective programs and can download the certificate of achievement.

The final approved certificates/list of eligible students will also be received directly by
Controller of Examination through respective Chairperson’s ERP.

4. Provisions by the Department in special cases

In case, a student is not able to ensure the survival of the sapling planted either due to
natural calamities or circumstances beyond the control, such situation will be brought
into the notice of the concerned department. A 3-member committee proposed by the
chairperson of the concerned department and duly approved by the competent authority
is authorized to take appropriate remedial action for such cases. If required, the
chairperson of the concerned department may ask for the physical verification of the
plants grown by the student at any time.

5. Guidelines for University Affiliated Colleges

The above-mentioned guidelines for the University will also be applicable to University
Affiliated Colleges. For the University affiliated colleges, the students can submit duly
filled hard copy of the plantation documents to their respective teacher coordinators
assigned by Head of the Department/Principal of the college. The teacher coordinator will
arrange to upload the plantation document on ERP portal after satisfactory verification of
the plantation document.

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 Plantation Document

Name of the student : ___________________________________________________

Roll No. : ___________________________________________________

Programme and Semester : ___________________________________________________

Department : ___________________________________________________

Submission of Geo-tagged Photos : 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year

Undertaking: It is certified that the information

provided is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief and I would be solely responsible if the
information is found to be incorrect.

(Signature of the student)

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 Sr. No.: TPC/2023-27/1001

Certificate of Achievement

This certificate is awarded to Name of student, Roll No. _________, S/D/o Father’s
Name for successfully completing the ‘Tree plantation and Care’ initiative for the
fulfilment of partial requirement of the degree in Undergraduate Program.

Your contribution will go a long way in helping conserve nature for the safer, resilient and
sustainable world.

(This is a computer-generated certificate and does not need any signature.)

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