Miranda House Tops Delhi University Swachhta Pakhwada Campaign 2025

In Delhi University, Swachhta Pakhwada Campaign 2025, held from August 1st to 15th, Miranda House College has bagged the top position for being the cleanest and the greenest campus. Situated in the North Campus of Delhi University, this girls’ college is in full bloom after the win, which has sparked joy across corridors, lawns, and classrooms. The students hail their daily effort put into keeping their beloved college fresh, green, and clean.

“This is a beautiful moment for all of us Mirandians… our college rightfully deserves this surprise since a lot of care and effort goes into maintaining the campus. Any student can vouch for the clean, green, and peaceful vibe Miranda offers. It is certainly a safe haven from the rest of the city,” says a final-year English honours student to the national media.

The college’s principal, Vijayalakshmi Nanda, says that the award is a reflection of the collective spirit of the students and staff members. “We are proud, but we have to strive every day for it. There is no resting on laurels. Miranda House follows sustainable norms rigorously — whether it is through regular audits by the student union, swift resolution of issues by our administrative staff, or NSS initiatives led by MH Vatavaran, our environment society. From recycling and composting to our Green Gardens Committee’s upkeep, everyone is equally invested. A special mention must go to our essential workers and gardeners who shoulder a huge part of this responsibility,” the principal told the national media.

The environment society of Miranda House, Vatavaran, feels that this moment is extremely honouring and heartwarming. “This award feels like a real pat on the back. As one of the country’s most prestigious colleges, it matters that our campus is also sustainable and aesthetically beautiful. We’ve been working on paper recycling, composting biodegradable waste, rainwater harvesting, and maintaining a herbal garden. To see those small efforts bloom into something this big is incredible. This is exactly what keeps us going,” says Trupti Jain, a final-year sociology student and a member of the Vatavaran environment society.