The event witnessed the gracious presence of Mr. Ranjan Dastida Raj (General Manager, HPCL), Mr. Debashish Patnaik (General Manager), and Mr. Madhukar Kaitha as chief guests. On behalf of HPCL, they presented sanitation equipment worth approximately ₹1 lakh to the college, significantly enhancing its cleanliness infrastructure.

In recognition of their dedicated service, five fourth-class employees and cleaning staff of the college were felicitated by the HPCL team. Expressing gratitude for their tireless efforts in maintaining the campus, the guests acknowledged their vital role in ensuring a clean learning environment.

Addressing the students, Mr. Ranjan emphasized the importance of tree plantation and environmental conservation. He pointed out that every individual must plant at least 16 to 20 trees in their lifetime, as this is the number required to meet one person’s lifelong oxygen needs.

Mr. Debashish Patnaik, General Manager at HPCL, engaged students in an enlightening session about energy sources, their environmental implications, and the concept of energy transfer, all in simple terms that resonated well with the young audience.

Furthering its commitment to the cause, HPCL announced the donation of two incinerator sanitary units for the college and assured continued support for such social initiatives in the future.

A cleanliness drive was actively carried out by the students from the National Service Scheme (NSS) and National Cadet Corps (NCC) units of the college, followed by a tree plantation program. As part of a “Green Feast” initiative, students were given saplings to plant near their homes, reinforcing the message of individual environmental responsibility.

HPCL also distributed hygiene kits and light refreshments to the students, making the event both meaningful and engaging.

The tree plantation ceremony, joined by the HPCL dignitaries and college faculty, marked a fitting conclusion to the event.

Prominent faculty members and staff including Dr. Anamika Singh Rathore, Dr. Shalini Shukla, Dr. Priyanka, Dr. Preeti Sindhi, Dr. Aparna Tandon, Dr. Snehlata, Dr. Bina Yadav, Dr. Sunita Yadav, Dr. Parul Singh, Ashwani Saxena, Kishore, Sunil Sonkar, Anju Singh, Dilaram, Anil Yadav, Manoj Kumar, Roop Bahadur, and Pawan contributed significantly to the successful organization of the event.

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Understanding the critical need for a clean and well-equipped sanitation facility on campus, the college administration had approached Indian Oil’s CSR division with a proposal. Responding to the request, Indian Oil Corporation constructed a modern, sturdy toilet block that was formally handed over to the college during today’s inauguration ceremony. Principal Dr. Anshu Kedia expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Indian Oil for supporting the health and dignity of the students.

The inauguration was graced by several senior officials from Indian Oil, including Shri Rajesh Singh, Executive Director and State Head, Uttar Pradesh State Office; Nitin Vishisht, Deputy General Manager, CSR, Corporate Office; Sunil Kumar Sameer, General Manager, Engineering; Chandra Mani Rai, Chief Manager, Engineering; B.L. Pal, Chief Manager, Human Resources, Uttar Pradesh; and Mohammad Amin, Manager, Engineering, Uttar Pradesh.

As a symbol of environmental commitment, all dignitaries also planted mango saplings on the college premises.

Following the inauguration, a formal ceremony was held in the college hall. The event commenced with the garlanding of Goddess Saraswati’s statue and lighting of ceremonial lamps. Guests were warmly welcomed with shawls and floral bouquets by Principal Dr. Kedia and her team.

Addressing the gathering, Vibhuti R. Pradhan shared nostalgic memories of his student days and encouraged the students to stay grounded, cherish their roots, and respect their teachers. “Do not become a slave of technology—master it and let it serve your growth,” he advised. He also lauded the achievements of girl students in competitive fields and urged them to continue excelling.

Certificates were distributed to students who completed beautician courses under the Skill Development Center and Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. In addition, the college’s cleaning staff was recognized and honored for their dedicated services.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Atul Kapoor, General Manager, HR & CSR, Uttar Pradesh. The proceedings were smoothly anchored by Dr. Anamika Singh Rathore.

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