Agartala, 14th October 2026 : The IT Club of Holy Cross College, Agartala in collaboration with Outreach Club of the college and the Lions Club of Agartala ANISH, organised ‘ECOPULSE 2026’- an environmental awareness programme on Tuesday at the college campus. The programme featured e-waste awareness, an e-waste collection drive, sapling plantation and a free eye check-up camp for the college community.
The Principal of the college, Dr. Fr. Benny K. John, CSC, welcomed the dignitaries from the Lions Club of Agartala ANISH. During the awareness session, Lion Sajal Kr. Paul, Director and Club Administrator, highlighted the organisation’s international and national presence and its social service activities. Lion Somdeep Chakraborty interacted with students on the environmental hazards of electronic waste and the importance of responsible disposal, recycling and waste reduction.
The programme continued with a sapling plantation drive on the campus, followed by e-waste collection to promote sustainable environmental practices.
The event concluded with a free eye check-up camp organised by the Lions Club of Agartala ANISH in collaboration with Ashvini Netralaya, Agartala. A team of 3 members, including opthalmologist and support staffs from Ashwini Netralaya conducted the screenings, benefiting the students, teachers and other college staff members.
Holy Cross College expressed its gratitude to the Lions Club of Agartala ANISH and Ashvini Netralaya for their valuable collaboration and support in making the programme successful. The college reaffirmed its commitment to promoting environmental sustainability and social responsibility through similar initiatives in the future.
