A Study On Assessment Of Environmental Practices And Awareness Level Of Hospitality Students Generated By Tras Program#
Keywords:
Awareness Level, Sustainable Development, Environment, Competition, StudentsAbstract
Background: Major issues relating to environmental pollution and depletion of valuable natural resources vary in dimension from local, regional to global levels. Taking small steps of environmental practices at primary level will help us to make a bigger change in global level. With the pellucid help of government bodies and NGOs, we can create awareness programme involving participation of common person. The study deals with Think Responsible Act Sustainable (TRAS) campaign by IHM Pusa under LEADearthSHIP (a collaboration of TERI and Genpact) to increase the awareness level of students towards green practices for a sustainable future.Objective:1.To find out the awareness level of Green Initiatives taken by college among the Students.2.To examine the difference in knowledge and awareness on sustainable activities of students after LEADearthSHIP implementation. Methodology: In this study, quantitative research method was used and research data was collected by online questionnaire technique. The sample comprised of 300 students of IHM PUSA, New Delhi. Results: The subjects had an admirable awareness level of the sustainable programmes running in the college. Conclusion: The competition like LEADearthSHIP among colleges helps the students to increases the knowledge, skill and attitude towards the environment. The current generation is now aware of the fact that it is appropriate time to study and execute various practices that can lead to a sustainable environment.
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