The Climate Action Unit is a student-led environmental sustainability program designed to promote ecological awareness and responsible citizenship among students. The initiative encourages the adoption of sustainable practices within the campus as well as in the surrounding community through awareness programs, practical actions, and innovative solutions.
Climate Action Unit actively promotes initiatives such as tree plantation, waste management, energy conservation, water conservation, and plastic-free campus campaigns. The program motivates students to transform environmental knowledge into meaningful action. Through workshops, awareness campaigns, campus clean-up drives, and community engagement activities, the initiative aims to cultivate environmental leadership and foster a culture of sustainability among students.
CORE TEAM MEMBERS
| S. No. | Name | Designation | Department | Role |
| 1 | Dr. P. Govindasamy | Principal | Automobile Engineering | Overall Head |
| 2 | Dr. N. Natarajan | Professor | Civil Engineering | Coordinator |
| 3 | Mr. T. Sathesh Kumar | Assistant professor (SS) | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Administrative
representative |
| 4 | Dr. K. Babysuganya | Assistant professor | Science and Humanities | Member |
| 5 | Mr. S. Dineshkumar | Assistant professor (SS) | Civil Engineering | Member |
| 6 | Mr.Y.Christopher Michael Raj | Lab assistant | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Technical staff representative |
STUDENT AMBASSADORS
| S. No. | Name | Year | Dept. | Role |
| 1 | Selvan. Kaarthekaeyan D ( 727623BAU024 ) | III | Auto | Secretary |
| 2 | Selvi. ArockiaSanjana A ( 727624BEC098 ) | II B | ECE | Joint secretary |
| 3 | Selvi. Danya Claribel A ( 727624BEV047 ) | II | VLSI | Treasurer |
| 4 | Selvan. Kisoor Kannan A M ( 727624BAU044 ) | II | Auto | Member |
| 5 | Selvan. Seshan A (727624BME035 ) | II | Mech | Member |
| 6 | Selvan. Manoj M ( 727623BME051 ) | III | Mech | Member |
| 7 | Selvan. Mohamed Afeeq H ( 727624BCE015 ) | II | Civil | Member |
| 8 | Selvan. Nishok P ( 727623BCE001 ) | III | Civil | Member |
| 9 | Selvi. Rithika. M.S ( 727624BEE054 ) | II B | EEE | Member |
| 10 | Selvan. Dhanush S J ( 727623BEE059 ) | III A | EEE | Member |
| 11 | Selvan. Elango A ( 727623BEC080 ) | III B | ECE | Member |
| 12 | Selvan. Vishwanathan G (727624BEA043 ) | II | ACT | Member |
| 13 | Selvan. Mowsikan H ( 727623BEA030 ) | III | ACT | Member |
| 14 | Selvan. Tharun Sundar S P (727623BEV044 ) | III | VLSI | Member |
| 15 | Selvan. Manoj Kumar L (727624BCS120 ) | II | CSE | Member |
| 16 | Selvi. Preethi G (727623BCS076 ) | III | CSE | Member |
| 17 | Selvan. Hariprasath V S (727624BIT010 ) | II | IT | Member |
| 18 | Selvan. Gokul K (727623BIT025 ) | III | IT | Member |
| 19 | Selvan. Dhanush M (727624BAD059 ) | II A | AI&DS | Member |
| 20 | Selvan. Hemanth S (727623BAD071 ) | III A | AI&DS | Member |
| 21 | Selvan. Subash S (727624BAM301) | II | AIML | Member |
| 22 | Selvi. Thulasi V (727623BAM059) | III | AIML | Member |
| 23 | Selvan. Karthick T (727624BSC057) | II | CYS | Member |
| 24 | Selvan. Mohanakrishnaa N.S. (727623BSC045) | III | CYS | Member |
| 25 | Selvan. Saran R(727625MCA051) | I | MCA | Member |
| 26 | Selvi. Hrithu Nandha (727625BCE016) | I | Civil | Member |
VISION
To transform Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology into a green campus by fostering environmental sustainability, ecological responsibility, and student-led green leadership for a sustainable future.
MISSION
- To promote environmental awareness and sustainable values among staff and students of Dr. MCET.
- To implement eco-friendly campus practices focusing on waste management, energy efficiency, and water conservation.
- To empower students enabling them to serve as environmental ambassadors within the campus and the broader community.
- To align Dr. MCET’s environmental initiatives with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- To encourage innovation, research, and student projects related to green technologies and sustainable engineering solutions.
OBJECTIVES
- To promote environmental responsibility and sustainable practices throughout the campus.
- To create and maintain a clean, green, and plastic-free campus environment.
- To encourage tree plantation, biodiversity conservation, and eco-friendly landscaping.
- To implement effective waste segregation, recycling, and composting systems on campus.
- To raise awareness about energy conservation, renewable energy adoption, and efficient resource utilization.
- To promote water conservation practices, including awareness and implementation of rainwater harvesting systems.
- To involve students in community-based environmental outreach and awareness programs.
- To support student research, innovation, and projects related to environmental sustainability.