NIIT University, established on the principles of Seamlessness and Sustainability, is an exemplar of ecological resurrection. Neemrana being a water deficient zone, concerted efforts have been made to maintain a ‘Zero Waste’ Campus, promote conservation of water, energy and other resources by constantly enhancing efficiency through improved technology and innovation.
Key features
Construction of 15 check dams through local administration support on slopes of Aravalli Hills to harvest rainwater and prevent soil erosion
Construction of Water Recharge Wells for rain and run-off water harvesting, recycling of wastewater and use of efficient watering system to conserve water and restore water table
Creating own nursery of local species, continuous afforestation of almost 1.5 lakh trees, both inside and outside the Campus (Aravalli Hills), over last 12 years
Working together with and motivating local community, schools and industries about measures for climate action, plantation and protection of trees, water conservation and solid waste management
Project to revive 300 kms long Sabi River (Sikar District, Rajasthan to Yamuna River, Delhi), which had gone dry over last 25 -30 years, with the guidance of Dr Rajendra Singh (waterman of India) and support of riverbank community and the Govt
Outcomes
Water table restoration which benefits entire Neemrana community located downstream of the Campus
Combating desertification and prevention of ‘lethal heat wave’
Considerable improvement in AQI, impacted by increase in tree cover and growing biodiversity, achieving 210 ppm CO2 against accepted standard of 400 ppm (IHBC/ISHRAE norms)
Flow of water in Sabi River at Masani Barrage over last three years