Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
(DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY)
More than 10 % of the global population lives in extreme poverty today; they struggle to fulfil the most basic needs like health needs, educational desires, and access to healthy water, sanitation, and clothing. Most people living on less than the minimum daily financial needs are common in rural areas. Worldwide, the poverty rate in rural areas is 17.2 %—more than three times higher than in urban areas. One child amongst five lives in extreme poverty. Ensuring social protection for all children, especially girls and other vulnerable groups, is critical to reducing poverty. It shows up as starvation and malnutrition, restricted access to healthcare and other necessities.
Sustainable Development Goal 15 emphasizes the need to protect, restore, and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, which are essential for our survival and well-being. This goal includes key targets aimed at conserving both terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems, halting deforestation, reversing land degradation, and preserving biodiversity.
Our University is committed to promoting environmental sustainability through education, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 15.2, which focuses on the sustainable management of forests, combating desertification, halting and reversing land degradation, and stopping biodiversity loss. Through this initiative, our University aims to raise awareness about the importance of preserving land ecosystems among students, faculty, and the community.
Educational programs, workshops, and seminars are regularly conducted to emphasize the role of stakeholders and organizations in protecting forests and managing land sustainably. Practical activities such as tree plantation drives, soil conservation projects through Government of India flagship programs such as “Meri Maati-Mera Desh” and community engagement are integrated to encourage active participation in ecological preservation efforts. By fostering environmental consciousness, our University empowers future leaders to advocate and implement sustainable land management practices.
As a university, we understand the urgency of mobilizing and significantly increasing financial resources to conserve and sustainably use biodiversity and ecosystems. Through a collaborative and comprehensive approach, we secure the benefits of land-based ecosystems—such as sustainable livelihoods, clean air, and water—for future generations. Together, we ensure that both nature and our communities thrive, making significant strides toward achieving SDG 15. Our University has received the “One District One Green Champion” Award for the Swachhata Action Plan conducted by the Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India.
The Vidyapeeth ensure the sustainable life of both flora and fauna in tandem with the green environment, good quality water, pollution free campus and proper waste disposal for all stakeholders including students, staffs, patients, outside communities within and outside of the cities. To achieve sustainable land for life, the Vidyapeeth ensures various extension activities such tree planation drive, social awareness, social participations, adoption of villages and communities, extending various technological assistance including for renewal energy sources, and various welfare schemes so that sustainable landscape of life can be ensures.
The Vidyapeeth's commitment to sustainability exemplifies the principles of life on land. which aims to protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of ecosystems, forests, and biodiversity. The institution's multifaceted approach ensures the well-being of both flora and fauna, fostering a harmonious coexistence with the natural environment. The Vidyapeeth has botanical garden with rich sources of herbal and medicinal plants, endangered plants and amalgamation of proper water and land management to achieve the mandate of life on land. The Vidyapeeth contributes to various efforts in sync with schemes and policies at local, state, National and International levels in protecting, restoring, and promoting sustainable use of ecosystems and to the conservation of biodiversity. The Vidyapeeth's holistic approach to sustainability embodies the spirit of SDG 15, demonstrating a commitment to protecting life on land and promoting sustainable development for current and future generations.
Tree Plantation program was held in Global Business School and Research Centre (GBSRC) in collaboration with TATA Technologies on 4th August, 2022 at 10:30am. Five (5) faculty members and Seventy-Eight (78) students actively participated in the program, at Mhalunge Forest Land, Balewadi, Mumbai-Bangalore highway, Pune, wherein they planted various type of plants. Approximately 200 saplings were planted as part of this activity. Trees represent life, growth, peace and nature. They produce oxygen, clean soil, prevent drought, control flood related disasters, prevent soil erosion, improve physiological, mental and spiritual health and reduce carbon footprints. All students were informed about the “One Student-One Tree Campaign”. Faculty members of GBSRC supported the tree sapling plantation drive and motivated the students to take care of the saplings so that they grow into healthy trees. Free saplings were provided by TATA Technologies at Mhalunge Forest Land, Balewadi, Pune. The objective of activity was to sensitize and encourage the students to “Plant a tree Plant a new Life”
Evidence: Well-maintained herbal garden for a sustainable life on land
Evidence: Participations in Tree Plantations at Mhalunge Forest Land, Balewadi, Mumbai-Bangalore highway, Pune
Evidence: The University maintains sustainable learning environment with sTrees and Plants by creating Green campus
Evidence: The University maintains sustainable learning environment with Trees and Plants by creating Green campus
As per the Clean and Green Policy of DPU, the University strives to plant various types of ornamental and medicinal varieties, and wild plant species of trees in large numbers within and outside the campus. Gardeners and full-time adequate support staff have been appointed for the maintenance of gardens and keeping the campus litter-free, clean and Green Campus. The University campus includes a Herbal Garden, which is also used to teach the students from the College of Ayurveda about the various types of medicinal plants.
The tree-plantation drives are undertaken by the NSS and NCC Units of the college and by the Departments of Community Medicine and Community Dentistry on a regular basis.
Evidence: : Signage Board for Ban on Single Use Plastic within campus for a sustainable and healthy environment
Evidence: Green and plastic free environment within the campus and outside the campus as a part of social commitment by the University
Evidence: Animal house facilities for experimental animals as per the Animal ethics and guidelines for a sustainable life
Day and Date: Tuesday, 11th October 2022
Global Business School and Research Centre, Tathawade,Pune had organized study visit to KISAN-AGRICORP 2022 at CIDCO Exhibition and convention Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, for the MBA students of Agri-Business Management which helped them to understand variousaspects of sustainably farmed food on Tuesday, 11th October 2022.
Evidence: Participations by students and faculties to Kisan-agricorp 2022 at Vashi, Navi Mumbai
Evidence: Tree Plantation and sustainable local communities and cities.
In honor of World Environment Day, students and faculty of GBSRC participated in Merilife's initiative by planting 25 trees for a greener future.
Day & Date : 17th to 21st April, 2023
Agribusiness Management students of Global Business School and Research Centre, Pune organized a fun mango festival, EL-MANGO-FISTA 2K23. Students sold premium sustainably farmed natural mangoes with a turnover of 1 lakh through this festival and learnt management concepts like sales, marketing, supply chain etc.
Evidence: : Engagement of students with local communities and farmers for sustainable partnerships
World Environment Day was observed at the Dr. D. Y. Patil School of Science and Technology (DYPSST) to raise environmental awareness among students, with a focus on young people. In honour of World Environment Day, the NSS team from Dr. D. Y. Patil School of Science and Technology (DYPSST) and PCMC, Chinchwad planted about 20 plants. The PCMC Uddyan Vibhag officer, Shri Sagare Sir, Volunteers, Mrs. Pallavi Thorat, NSS coordinator, Dr. Manisha Bhende, HOD of DYPSST and others all helped with this plantation endeavour. The Bird Valley neighbourhood of Sambhaji Nagar hosted the plantation drive. We appreciate the help and kind support from the PCMC Uddyan Vibhag team. The NSS volunteers helped with the tree planting around the Bird Valley.
Evidence: Commitment for Word Environment Day by students and staffs
Evidence: Visit to Bird Valley garden for sensitization program on World environment day in the local community and city.
Raising awareness about the importance of biodiversity, land conservation, and sustainable land use through educational programs and public campaigns mobilizes support for SDG 15. In addition, promoting responsible forest management practices, such as selective logging and reforestation, ensures the continued provision of ecosystem services and economic benefits from forests. In this regard, we have academic programmes which promotes the conservation of plants and land. At Undergraduate level, in BBA programme, students are exposed to Environmental awareness and Disaster Management, a four-credit course. Screenshot of the same is mentioned below and syllabus is attached.
Evidence: Integration of Environmental Awareness and Disaster Management in the syllabus of Academic Courses and Programs
Evidence: Integration of Environmental Awareness and Disaster Management in the syllabus of Academic Courses and Programs
Patil, R; Hindlekar, A; Jadhav, GR; Mittal, P; Humnabad, V; Di Blasio, M; Cicciu, M; Minervini, G, Comparative evaluation of effect of sodium hypochlorite and chlorhexidine in dental unit waterline on aerosolized bacteria generated during dental treatment, BMC Oral Health. 2023 Nov 14;23(1):865. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-03585-9.
Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune, a Constituent College of Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, has established the CPCSEA approved Animal House Facility under the Department of Pharmacology of the Medical College. This animal house has a set up wherein the housing, breeding, quarantine, experimentation, feeding, storage and washing of small animals like mice, rats, guinea pigs and rabbits is essential for research and teaching purposes. This is done under the supervision of Veterinary officer.
