BUILDING CIRCULAR CAMPUSES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTES – EVIDENCE FROM INDIA

In line with the continuous concerns and furors of ecologists to maintain the globe green and various plans, initiatives, and actions being taken up by many organizations, the education sector, where learning and research originate, also joined hands with them. In India, constitutional bodies like the University Grants Commission (UGC) actively ensure quality education and coordinate and maintain standards in higher education institutes (HEIs). These standards also cover issues related to the environment and green campuses. Several HEIs in India are committed to making their campuses green, eco-friendly, and economical. This study focused on reviewing the views and efforts of HEIs in India. It also studied a real-world case of an HEI. This study looked at different kinds of waste and their management. It also focused on natural resources like water and solar energy and their recycling and renewing. After consolidating the observations, the study developed a holistic framework for making a campus green and circular. Keywords: Waste Management, Green Campus, Circular Campus, Higher Educational Institutes, Eco-friendly.