A Study On Assessment Of Environmental Practices And Awareness Level Of Hospitality Students Generated By Tras Program#

Abstract

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.