Establishment of Carbon Gardens in AKTU Affiliated Colleges

Establishment of Carbon Gardens in AKTU Affiliated Colleges

AICTE has encouraged AICTE-approved institutions to consider establishing Carbon Gardens on their campuses, where feasible, to promote sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and environmental awareness. This initiative draws upon the Carbon Garden developed by the Department of Botany, University of Delhi, as an Urban Ecosystem Services Model and Mini Biodiversity Park.

The Carbon Garden, developed over approximately 2,000 sq. ft., comprising around 50 plant species, demonstrates a replicable, economical, and sustainable approach to supporting carbon sequestration and urban biodiversity. The area and species count are illustrative and may be adapted to local conditions.

What's Update

AICTE has encouraged AICTE-approved institutions to consider establishing Carbon Gardens on their campuses. The initiative draws upon the Carbon Garden developed by the Department of Botany, University of Delhi, as an Urban Ecosystem Services Model and Mini Biodiversity Park. The Carbon Garden demonstrates a replicable, economical, and sustainable approach to supporting carbon sequestration and urban biodiversity.

The University of Delhi's Carbon Garden has been developed over approximately 2,000 sq. ft., comprising around 50 plant species. This model is replicable, economical, and sustainable, requiring less space in a crowded city where land is expensive. The garden has all types of life forms, including Algae, Fungi, Bacteria, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperm, and Angiosperm.

Importance of Carbon Gardens

Carbon gardens are an answer to combat increasing air pollution and soil pollution. They facilitate plants and microorganisms to pull carbon dioxide and some deadly pollutants from the atmosphere to the ground and enrich the depleted soil. Developed in a small 2000 sq. ft. area, it is also a Mini Biodiversity Park inside the crowded city area.

The garden has 50 plant species, including herbs, shrubs, and trees. Besides, it has one of the oldest living organisms, spirulina (Arthospira). Further, the bark of the trees hosts various types of microbiota, which consume gases like methane, hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and other volatile organic compounds. The "Bark Continent" harbors 6 trillion cells approximately per square meter of bark.

Establishing Carbon Gardens in AKTU Affiliated Colleges

In this regard, affiliated colleges are requested to examine the feasibility of developing a Carbon Garden within their campuses, considering the availability of land, resources, and local environmental conditions. Institutions may involve faculty members, students, relevant departments, Environment Clubs, and NSS units in planning, developing, and maintaining the garden.

The initiative may also be integrated with student projects, environmental education, biodiversity documentation, climate action, and community awareness activities, enabling the garden to serve as a practical learning resource.

Important Dates and Details

The initiative was announced on October 13, 2026, by AICTE. The deadline for establishing Carbon Gardens in AKTU affiliated colleges is not specified in the notification. However, institutions are requested to bring the enclosed AICTE advisory and concept note to the attention of the concerned faculty members and explore suitable action at the institutional level.

What You Need To Do

1. Examine the feasibility of developing a Carbon Garden within your campus, considering the availability of land, resources, and local environmental conditions.
2. Involve faculty members, students, relevant departments, Environment Clubs, and NSS units in planning, developing, and maintaining the garden.
3. Integrate the initiative with student projects, environmental education, biodiversity documentation, climate action, and community awareness activities.
4. Bring the enclosed AICTE advisory and concept note to the attention of the concerned faculty members and explore suitable action at the institutional level.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Carbon Garden?

A Carbon Garden is an Urban Ecosystem Services Model and Mini Biodiversity Park that demonstrates a replicable, economical, and sustainable approach to supporting carbon sequestration and urban biodiversity.

How can I establish a Carbon Garden in my college?

You can establish a Carbon Garden in your college by examining the feasibility of developing a garden within your campus, considering the availability of land, resources, and local environmental conditions.

What are the benefits of establishing a Carbon Garden?

The benefits of establishing a Carbon Garden include promoting sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and environmental awareness, as well as supporting carbon sequestration and urban biodiversity.

Quick Summary

AICTE has encouraged AICTE-approved institutions to consider establishing Carbon Gardens on their campuses to promote sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and environmental awareness. The initiative draws upon the Carbon Garden developed by the Department of Botany, University of Delhi, as an Urban Ecosystem Services Model and Mini Biodiversity Park. Institutions are requested to examine the feasibility of developing a Carbon Garden within their campuses and involve faculty members, students, relevant departments, Environment Clubs, and NSS units in planning, developing, and maintaining the garden.

Official Notice

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