The herbal garden at Dr. MGR Janaki College - VISTAS nurtures around 50 species of medicinal plants, serving as a valuable resource for education and sustainability. It includes herbs such as Tulsi, Aloe-vera, Mint, Lemongrass, Curry Leaves, and Neem, along with medicinal plants like Ashwagandha, Amla, Brahmi, Turmeric, Ginger, Nilavembu, Thoothuvalai, and Tinospora cordifolia.


These plants are widely used in traditional medicine for immunity, digestion, respiratory health, and skin care. The garden promotes biodiversity, supports experiential learning, and encourages awareness of natural healing practices, fostering environmental responsibility and holistic well-being among students and staff.
The campus of Dr. MGR Janaki College- VISTAS is enriched with a lush green environment that creates a serene and eco-friendly atmosphere for learning. A diverse range of trees, shrubs, flowering plants, and landscaped gardens enhance the aesthetic appeal while supporting biodiversity and improving air quality.


Well-maintained lawns and garden spaces offer a refreshing environment for students and staff, promoting mental well-being and relaxation. This green initiative reflects the institution’s commitment to sustainability and creating a harmonious balance between nature and education.
Dr. MGR Janaki College - VISTAS fosters a sustainable and eco-friendly campus through its integrated green initiatives. The institution adopts responsible waste management practices through on-campus vermicomposting, converting organic waste into nutrient-rich manure that supports healthy plant growth.


Complementing this, the college actively promotes a plastic-free campus. Further strengthening these efforts, the Green Health Club organizes tree plantation drives, awareness campaigns, and sustainability-focused activities, inspiring students and staff to actively participate in environmental conservation.
Dr. MGR Janaki College - VISTAS adopts a systematic approach to environmental sustainability through regular green audit practices. These audits assess key areas such as energy consumption, water usage, waste management, and the overall ecological impact of campus activities.


The evaluation helps identify gaps and opportunities for improvement, enabling the institution to implement effective eco-friendly strategies. By continuously monitoring its environmental performance, the college ensures responsible resource utilization and a reduced carbon footprint.
Dr. MGR Janaki College - VISTAS has established a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ITC WOW (Well-being Out of Waste) to promote sustainable waste management practices on campus. Through this collaboration, the institution ensures the systematic collection and recycling of paper waste generated within the college.


As part of this ongoing initiative, the college has successfully recycled approximately 2,117 kilograms of paper waste this year. This effort not only reduces environmental impact but also reinforces the institution’s commitment to sustainability, resource conservation, and responsible waste management.
A serene campus enriched with trees, shrubs, and landscaped gardens that promote a healthy ecosystem and a refreshing learning atmosphere.
On-campus vermicomposting converts organic waste into nutrient-rich manure, reducing waste and enhancing soil fertility.
Maintained by the Department of Biochemistry, preserving indigenous medicinal plants and serving as a hands-on learning resource.
Regular green audits assess environmental impact and support strategies to continuously reduce the ecological footprint.
Minimizing plastic usage by promoting eco-friendly alternatives and encouraging reduce, reuse, and recycle practices.
Tree plantation drives, awareness programs, and competitions that inspire environmental responsibility.
In collaboration with ITC WOW (Well-being Out of Waste), the college ensures systematic paper waste recycling. This year, approximately 2,117 kg of paper waste has been recycled, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and responsible resource management.