Category: ECO Club

Eco Club SBMJC, KGF observed world soil day on 5th December 2025. The theme is “Healthy soils for healthy cities”.

Soil Testing Drive

In order to bring an awareness among the youth, the Club organized soil test drive. The soil samples were collected from agricultural field, Cyanide dumps, Park, construction area, In house garden of SBMJC, KGF.

The students Checked the pH, colour and texture of the soil. The pH ranged from slightly acidic to neutral. The soils collected from agricultural field and in house garden showed neutral pH. Agricultural soil and in-house plants pot soil is identified as black in color due to the presence of organic mannure which is suitable for plants growth.

Model making competition*

30 students actively participated in Model Making (clay) Competition. Students prepared and displayed eco friendly utensils, biological systems and sports items. This competition brings an awareness on the importance of soil in our day to day life and an alternative for the usage of plastic products.

Eco club organized field visit  at Bodenahalli from 10th November 2025 to  17th November 2025. 20 students and 2 faculty members actively participated to bring an awareness on chemical fertilizers, pollution , organic farming and drip irrigation for the farmers.

Impacts

– Health Risks: Respiratory issues, cancers from pesticide residues in food/water.

– Soil Degradation: Loss of nutrients, reduced fertility, harms earthworms.

– Biodiversity Loss: Pesticides kill pollinators, disrupt ecosystems

DAY 1:

10/11/2025

The Eco Club members interacted with farmers and discussed about the chemical fertilizers, pesticides and  their impacts on human health.

DAY 2

13/11/2025

After harvest, farmers often burn leftover straw, releasing toxic smoke (particulate matter, CO₂, methane) that worsens air pollution, This practice harms health, reduces soil fertility, and kills beneficial insects.

DAY 3

14/11/2025

Fertilizers (urea) and pesticides boost yields but contaminate soil, groundwater, and harm biodiversity. Excess nitrates leach into water, causing “blue baby syndrome” and killing aquatic life.

DAY 4

15/11/2025

Paddy needs lots of water and straining groundwater.

DAY 5

17/11/2025
Flooded fields emit methane, a potent greenhouse gas, contributing to climate change.

Eco club organized field visit to Park at King George Hall, Robertsonpet, KGF on  29th November 2025 . Identified plant species, discussed about its adoptions and focused on garbages  in the park. This activity created awareness on the plants diversity  and impacts of garbage.

40 students and 2 faculty members actively participated.

The Eco Club organized “Best Out of Waste – Newspaper Bag Craft” activity  on 13^th November 2025 for the undergraduate  students at SBMFJC,KGF.

The activity promoted environmental consciousness and encourage eco friendly  alternatives.

50 students and 5 faculty members actively participated. 

The Eco Club of SBMJC, KGF conducted biodegradable bag making for the BCA students on 28/07/2025. This activity brought an awareness on impact of plastics on natural resources and human beings.

30 students actively participated and gained knowledge about the importance of biodegradable products.