As Earth Day aims to inspire and mobilize people worldwide to take meaningful actions that contribute to the health and well-being of our planet. We celebrated world Earth day with an objective to raise environmental awareness, promote sustainable practices, motivate individuals to take personal responsibility aiming at educating future generations.Read More

To observe World Water Day, the Nature Club of MES’ Pillai College of Education and Research, New Panvel, conducted an awareness activity on 22nd March, 2025 with the F.Y. B.Ed. students. The session focused on the theme of water conservation and the urgent need to protect our water resources. Through discussions, posters, and reflective sharing,...Read More

As part of the Environmental Sustainability initiatives, the F.Y.B.Ed. students engaged in a meaningful activity to mark World Sparrow Day on 20th March. Understanding the importance of nurturing biodiversity and showing compassion towards birds, especially with the onset of summer, the students creatively designed bird feeders using old, recycled plastic bottles. This hands-on task not...Read More

To combat the growing menace of plastic pollution, a Plastic Waste Collection Drive was organized. The primary objective was to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of plastic on both human health and the environment. Students were encouraged to collect plastic waste from their homes, localities, and surroundings. The collected plastic was segregated and sent...Read More

Recognizing the hazardous impact of improperly disposed batteries, the college launched the Bin the Battery Project. Students were urged to collect used batteries from their homes and neighbourhoods and deposit them in specially marked bins placed at the college campus. These were later handed over to certified recyclers who ensured safe and scientific disposal. Through...Read More

In continued collaboration with Thane Mahanagar Palika, the college organized its annual E-Waste Collection Drive. Teacher-students collected electronic waste such as old chargers, mobile phones, keyboards, and other unused electronic items from their homes, families, and neighbours. The collected e-waste was handed over to the concerned municipal authority for scientific and eco-friendly disposal. The drive...Read More

Another sustained activity which we continued was the making of organic compost. The primary objective of this initiative was to educate students about the importance of composting and its numerous benefits, aligning with the institution’s commitment to sustainable practices. The activity emphasized the significance of composting as nature’s method of recycling food and other organic...Read More

Pillai College of Education and Research, New Panvel organized a series of national-level seminar from 9th to 16th December 2024. The seminar was a part of our Environmental Series, a visionary initiative spearheaded by our Principal, Dr. Sally Enos. Each year, we dedicate a seminar to addressing and emphasizing critical environmental issues. This year, the...Read More

The college proudly participated in the District Eco-Sustainability Championship, a platform to showcase sustainable practices and innovations. Our student-teachers represented the institution with presentations, models, and posters focusing on eco-friendly teaching aids, waste segregation methods, and green alternatives. Their creativity and environmental consciousness were well appreciated by the jury and fellow participants. The event fostered...Read More