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The initiative was formally adopted under the Institute’s , with active support from the alumni body (IITBAA), the Student Technical Council, and faculty from the Departments of Civil Engineering, Biosciences, and Climate Studies.

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) has always been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. In line with this vision, Project Evergreen IITB was initiated to create a sustainable and eco-friendly campus that not only reduces its carbon footprint but also serves as a model for other institutions to follow. project evergreen iitb

| Metric | Status Before Project | Current Status | |--------|------------------------|----------------| | Native tree count | ~12,000 | >25,000 | | Invasive species cover | ~40% of green areas | <10% | | Groundwater level (avg pre-monsoon) | 6-8 m below ground | 3-4 m below ground | | Daily water imported from BMC | 3.5 MLD | 2.2 MLD (saving ~30%) | | Solar power generation | 0.5 MW | 3.2 MW | | Bird species recorded | 95 | 158 | The initiative was formally adopted under the Institute’s

The next phase of Project Evergreen envisions: | Metric | Status Before Project | Current