Centre for Environmental Concern

St Aloysius College, despite its status as a minority institution, has imparted high quality education to all sections of society regardless of caste, colour or creed. Green campus is a concept to build sustainable living practices that are environmental-friendly in educational institutions around the world. In this regard, the College established "Centre for Environmental Concern" in 2021.

St Aloysius College is conscious and committed to the environmental issues with regard to protection, conservation and sustenance of natural resources. AL-VANA – an Arboretum – with an expanse of about 1.5 acres is maintained as a mini biodiversity spot on the campus with its natural flora and fauna.  About 150 plants belonging to 70 different species are maintained  in this  Arboretum.  Among these, 3 species belong to RET category. The floristic components with a good canopy and topography are favourable for the enrichment of the species.

GLAVIN THOMAS RODRIGUES Chief Co-ordinator	ARJUN MASCARENHAS Programme Co-ordinator

On July 24, 2021, the Alumni Association of St Aloysius College (SACAA) organised 'Miyawaki - Urban Forest' campaign which was officially launched at St Aloysius College (Autonomous) on July 24, 2021. The objective of this initiative is to use the Miyawaki method of plantation, a technique developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki that allows for the rapid growth of dense, natural forests. The approach is supposed to ensure that plant growth is 10 times faster and the resulting plantation is 30 times denser than usual. It involves planting dozens of native species in the same area, and becomes maintenance-free after the first three years.