Hyderabad, June 26 -- Osmania University is known for its lush green natural forest and biodiversity. The sanitation and gardening staff play a key role in maintaining cleanliness on the campus. Despite all the efforts of the university administration to keep the premises clean, solid waste management has become a major challenge for the institution.

Tonnes of garbage could be seen dumped inside the campus's forest area close to the Press and Publications department, by the side of a narrow muddy road, the shortcut connecting the campus with Habsiguda.

The garbage which is mostly solid, could be seen set on fire, with smoke engulfing the serene inhabited by peacocks, snakes, cranes, and all its biodiversity.

According to Shareef, a res...