# Keshav Srushti Field Visit: Environmental & Botanical Study
> A comprehensive student field report on Keshav Srushti, covering biodiversity, medicinal plants, biogas production, and sustainable waste management.

Tags: environmental-education, botany, medicinal-plants, sustainability, waste-management, renewable-energy, field-report
## Field Visit Report – Keshav Srushti
* **Student:** Mitali Shinde, TYBSc at Guru Nanak Khalsa College.
* **Date:** 19 December 2025.
* Keshav Srushti is a centre for biodiversity conservation and sustainable living.

## Objectives & Activities
* Goals: Observe plant diversity, study medicinal herbs, and learn waste/energy management.
* Activities: Guided tour, plant identification, and hands-on sustainability workshops.

## Sustainability Practices
* **Agarbatti Making:** Natural incense sticks made from cow dung, sawdust, and camphor.
* **Biogas & Biofuel:** Conversion of organic waste to gas and agricultural residue to biopellets to reduce fossil fuel dependency.
* **Plastic Waste Management:** Dedicated unit for shredding and pelletizing plastic for recycling.

## Medicinal Plants Observed
1. **Kadamba (*Neolamarckia cadamba*):** Used for wounds, ulcers, digestive issues, and inflammation.
2. **Mahua (*Madhuca longifolia*):** Bark for skin diseases; flowers are edible.
3. **Putranjiva (*Putranjiva roxburghii*):** Traditional use for infertility, fever, and colds.
4. **Bibba (*Semecarpus anacardium*):** Used for rheumatism, arthritis, and skin diseases.
5. **Semal (*Bombax ceiba*):** Bark and roots used for diarrhea and sexual health.
6. **Spiral Ginger (*Costus speciosus*):** Herbs used for managing diabetes and kidney stones.
7. **Adulsa (*Justicia adhatoda*):** Powerful expectorant for cough, cold, asthma, and bronchitis.

## Learning Outcomes
* Bridged the gap between theoretical botanical knowledge and practical experience.
* Developed a deeper awareness of eco-friendly practices and circular economy principles.
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