Nodal CARE College Programme
The top tier of CARE: host a Careathon, guide neighbouring colleges, and earn national recognition as a sustainability leader.
What is a Nodal CARE College?
Nodal Colleges are the top 5% of CARE campuses: colleges that have already implemented CARE successfully and are ready to lead the movement in their city by hosting a Careathon.
Careathon Host Trophy
Your campus is officially recognised as the city anchor, receiving a dedicated Careathon Host Trophy from Saukhyam Foundation.
Guide Neighbouring Colleges
Lead other campuses in your city as they start CARE. Your student ambassadors become mentors for the wider movement.
National Sustainability Leader
Nodal Colleges are featured in Saukhyam Foundation communications and recognised as national leaders in campus sustainability.
Priority for CARE Awards
Hosting a Careathon fast-tracks your nomination for the CARE Awards ceremony, the highest annual recognition in the programme.
Roles, Responsibilities
and Campaigns
Every CARE implementation has three layers: a student team, a faculty support team, and a campus store making reusable products available.
CARE Ambassadors
Team of 4-5Chosen from students who have already made the shift themselves. They run hostel campaigns, solidarity circles, and pop-up stalls, the engine of the movement. Both boys and girls are welcome.
CARE Mentors
Team of 2-3Faculty or staff members with standing in the college who provide visible support to the ambassador team. Their presence and authority enables the campaign to reach wider and persist longer.
Product Access
Multi-brandReusable pads of multiple brands, menstrual cups, and period panties made available in the campus store. Saukhyam Foundation coordinates availability with partner brands at no cost to the college.
Our Campaigns
Solidarity Circles
Small group sessions where experienced users answer questions on usage, washing, and drying reusable products.
Pop-up Stalls
High-traffic areas near cafes and common rooms, both boys and girls can man these stalls.
Hostel Campaigns
Posters, one-on-one conversations, and buddy support within hostels over the full semester.
Awareness Workshops
Structured workshops on the science of disposable pad chemicals, PCOS/PMOS links, and environmental impact.
Become a Nodal CARE College
Tell us about your campus implementation. Our team reviews every application and reaches out within 5 working days.
Application received!
Our team will review your campus implementation and reach out within 5 working days.
Not Yet Running CARE?
Nodal status comes after a full year of implementation. Start CARE on your campus first, we'll guide you every step of the way.