WARANGAL, NOVEMBER 11, 2026: The Kakatiya University is committed to making its campus greener and setting an example in environmental conservation, said Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Pratap Reddy.
The Vice-Chancellor participated in a tree plantation programme organised by the University Avenue Plantation initiative near the Department of Sociology and planted saplings.
Speaking on the occasion, he stated that large-scale plantation drives are being undertaken to compensate for the trees removed due to various construction and development activities on the campus. He added that the initiative is being carried out with the support of several voluntary organisations.
He expressed confidence that the University would emerge as a major green space, contributing to cleaner air in Warangal city. He urged students and staff to actively participate in the plantation drive and ensure the proper care and protection of the saplings. He also appreciated the support extended by the District Forest Department.
District Forest Officer (DFO) Mukunda Reddy assured that the Forest Department would provide various saplings, including rare tree species, according to the University’s requirements.
University Registrar Prof. V. Ramachandram, Officer on Special Duty Prof. B. Venkatrama Reddy, Governing Body Members B. Rama, Chirra Raju and K. Anitha Reddy, Head of the Department of Sociology Prof. M. Swarnalatha, and Avenue Plantation Coordinator B. Venkata Gopinath participated in the programme, along with faculty members, non-teaching staff, research scholars and students.
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