Hyderabad: As part of the Swachhta Pakhwada 2021 celebrations, the English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, under the aegis of Prof. E. Suresh Kumar, Vice Chancellor, and Member, University Grants Commission, New Delhi, a Swatchhata Pledge was administered to the members of the teaching and non- teaching staff at the University headquarters—Hyderabad, today.

As part of the fortnightly celebrations, the University has organized activities such as a cleanliness drive on the Campus and a webinar to sensitize and build awareness on the Swachhta initiative.

On this occasion, a tree plantation drive was also organized to ensure the maintenance of an eco-friendly environment and to advocate the significance of afforestation. Several fruit bearing trees have been planted at various locations on the University Campus by the Teacher Administrators, Heads of the Departments, members of the teaching and non-teaching staff, thus making the event a huge success.

Under the dynamic leadership of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. E. Suresh Kumar, who has been patronizing the Go Green initiative, the University has achieved the unique distinction of winning the first prize in the Garden Festival, awarded by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Telangana, for three consecutive years i.e., 2018, 2019, and 2020. It is note worthy to mention here that EFLU has also begun organic farming with a view to popularise healthy food for all its fraternity.