Purulia ITI Students Cultivate Lotus in Plastic Drums, Redefining Green Innovation

• Female students of Purulia ITI College successfully cultivated lotus flowers in plastic drums within college premises.
• This innovative method challenges traditional lotus cultivation in large water bodies, proving beauty can thrive in limited spaces.
• First-year students Kajal Sen and Saheli Dhibar reported multiple lotus blooms, bringing natural beauty to the college.
• The initiative promotes eco-friendly practices by reusing plastic drums and demonstrates sustainable agricultural thinking.
• It serves as an example of self-reliance, creative thinking, and environmental awareness within an educational institution.