ASCE Day Celebration - Planting Abiu sapling

This year ASCE is celebrating its 171st anniversary, a testament to the enduring legacy of the society in the realm of civil engineering. This significant event marks the commemoration of the Society's founding on November 5, 1852, when a group of twelve distinguished engineers convened at New York City's Croton Aqueduct to establish what would eventually become the prestigious American Society of Civil Engineers.

The ASCE India Section Southern Region urged everyone to plant a sapling as part of the celebration this year. Our student chapter responded by planting a "Abiu" sapling on campus. Dr Mini P R, Vice Principal, Dr. Jiji Antony, the head of the department and Mr. Jawahar Saud joined the student members in for planting the sampling on Nov 15th, 3:30PM. 

The objective was to promote environmental awareness and encourage students to take an active role in preserving the environment. The sapling was planted with its survival in mind and the participants were encouraged to take care of the sapling and monitor its growth. Abiu is a tropical fruit tree originating in the Amazonian region of South America. It has a creamy and jelly-like texture and its taste is similar to the Sapodilla aka chicoo. Waiting for the saplings to bear fruits. 😀

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Aadhithya Santhosh, S7 CE