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KV 2 gets ‘Sterling School’ award by CSE

Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 (KV 2), Mangaluru, has been conferred with the ‘Sterling School’ award by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) under its Green Schools Programme, following a comprehensive Green School Audit. A release here said that the school was consistently rated as a Green School for the past five consecutive years, reflecting its sustained and systematic efforts towards environmental conservation and sustainable campus practices. The achievement is particularly significant as only two schools from Karnataka could secure this distinction for the academic year 2025–26. At the national level, only two Kendriya Vidyalayas across India were awarded this honour, the other being Kendriya Vidyalaya, Narela, West Delhi. The CSE appreciated the leadership of Principal Jaswinderlal, the committed efforts of the Green School Coordinator, Sujatha U. Nair and the active participation of the Green Team for implementing best practices in waste management, composting, rainwater harvesting, cleanliness drives, and energy conservation. CSE Director General Sunita Narain presented the award in New Delhi on January 30.

Air quality management allocation dips 10%, pollution control outlay down 2% in budget 2026-27

Air quality management suffered a nearly 10% dip in outlay under the Union Budget for 2026-27. Allocation to the central pollution control authority dipped slightly by 2%, DTE reported. The ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change’s overall allocation stood at Rs 3,759.46 crore, up 10% from the Budget Estimates for 2025-26. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), under the ministry, has been allocated Rs 35.26 crore for the upcoming year, down from the Rs 38.98 crore in the BE for 2025-26. The outlay is, however, a rise from the Rs 31.26 crore in the Revised Estimate (RE) for last year. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) saw an outlay of Rs 123 crore, a marginal dip from Rs 123 crore in BE for 2025-26, but a rise from the RE of Rs 116 crore, the outlet said. Budget 2026-27: ₹ 20,000 crore to accelerate carbon capture in heavy industry Budget 2026-27 allocated Rs 20,000 crore to accelerate carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies in heavy industry. Investment is aimed at bridging the gap between pilot projects and commercially viable, large-scale systems, DTE reported. The move targets sectors like steel and cement, which are crucial for industrial decarbonisation and economic competitiveness, the outlet added. New waste management rules implement polluter pays principle and defines bulk waste generators Centre has approved Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026 for processing of waste by bulk waste generators under extended bulk waste generator responsibility (EBWGR), both expanding the definition of bulk waste generators and introducing the polluter-pays concept for the first time, reported the HT. The outlet explained that “bulk waste generators include entities with a floor area of 20,000 square metres or more, or water consumption of 40,000 litres per day or more, or solid waste generation of 100 kg per day or more.” In the older solid waste management rules 2016, the bulk waste generator definition did not specify the floor area or water consumption limits of entities. The new rules have a broader definition -- which mean more entities will now be classified bulk waste generators. The new rules include provisions for implementation of “polluter pays” principle. Now environmental compensation will be levied on entities carrying out activities without registration; providing false information or ; and submitting forged or manipulated documents. Also, now bulk waste generators will have to register themselves with the concerned local body through a centralised online porta. The newspaper explained that the new rules, shift the burden of processing waste from overextended municipal governments to large-scale commercial and residential entities that produce it. If they can’t process it on-site, they must hire professional waste managers and obtain an EBWGR (extended bulk waste generator responsibility) certificate to demonstrate that their waste was handled safely. The new rules will come into effect from April 1 and will integrate the principles of the circular economy and extended producer responsibility.

Budget cuts pollution control allocation

The Union Budget 2026–27 on Sunday cut allocation for pollution control at a time when the toxic air quality of Delhi-NCR and the Indo-Gangetic Plains has set off alarm bells on an unfolding public health crisis. The Centre has allocated Rs.1,091 crore for pollution control in FY 2026–27, which is Rs 209 crore lower than the revised estimates of Rs 1,300 crore in 2025-26 that was increased from the allocated Rs 853.9 crore that year. The allocation falls under the Control of Pollution scheme, which funds pollution control boards, committees and the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), India's flagship initiative to reduce particulate pollution in non-attainment cities. The NCAP monitors pollution in 82 cities. The decision triggered sharp criticism from environmental experts. They said the absence of a targeted approach for regions facing the worst pollution was a major gap. Sunil Dahiya of Envirocatalysts pointed out that the Budget failed to address the regional nature of the crisis. "There is no dedicated allocation for Delhi-NCR or north India, even as air pollution remains a recurring health emergency. Emission reduction at source needs strong policies and financial backing, which are missing," he said. Dahiya added that while the overall Control of Pollution head showed a marginal rise, NCAP's funding across the 82 cities is lower this time than last year's revised estimates, which is a worrying signal. He also flagged the absence of focused support for EV infrastructure, calling this a "significant miss". Anumita Roychowdhury, executive director at the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), aired similar concerns. She said the allocation did not match the scale of the crisis. "The decline in budgetary support has raised doubts about how NCAP 2.0 can be expanded without a commensurate increase in central funding, even if convergence with other sectors is planned," she said. Environmental activist Amit Gupta found the budget "deeply disappointing". "The NCAP allocation was cut by nearly Rs 200 crore. What is even more alarming is that in FY 2024–25, only Rs 16 crore was spent against an allocation of Rs 900 crore." While the budget boosts clean energy spending, experts argued that this did not translate into a strong anti-air pollution strategy. Aarti Khosla, founder and director of Climate Trends, noted that a record allocation was made for rooftop solar panels, but more could be done. "This shows intent for energy transition, but given the extent of air pollution, stronger measures such as accelerating EV adoption and fast-charging infrastructure were needed," she said. Vibhuti, director (south Asia) at IEEFA, said transport electrification remained a missed opportunity. "EVs can deliver immediate public health benefits, yet the budget support remained weak," she said. However, some increases were seen for regulatory bodies. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) received Rs 35.26 crore, a Rs 4 crore jump; CPCB received Rs 123 crore against Rs 116.2 crore in FY 2025–26, and allocations for environmental education and capacity building also rose. Rs 104 crore was allocated for environment education, awareness, research and skill development, a jump of Rs 29 crore against 2025-26. A jump of Rs 33.8 crore was seen in environmental knowledge and capacity building (Rs 102.7 crore) for FY 2026–27.

मोदी सरकार के नए बजट में एयर पॉल्यूशन से निपटने को लेकर फंड में कमी, एक्सपर्टस ने उठाए सवाल

CSE की कार्यकारी निदेशक ने क्या कहा सेंटर फॉर साइंस एंड एनवायरनमेंट (CSE) की कार्यकारी निदेशक अनुमिता रॉयचौधरी ने भी इसी तरह की चिंताएं व्यक्त कीं। उन्होंने कहा कि आवंटन संकट के पैमाने से मेल नहीं खाता। उन्होंने कहा कि बजटीय सपोर्ट में गिरावट ने इस बारे में संदेह पैदा कर दिया है कि NCAP 2.0 का विस्तार केंद्रीय फंडिंग में समान वृद्धि के बिना कैसे किया जा सकता है, भले ही अन्य क्षेत्रों के साथ तालमेल की योजना बनाई गई हो। नई दिल्ली: ऐसे समय में जब दिल्ली-एनसीआर समेत गंगा नदी के मैदानी इलाकों में एयर क्वालिटी बेहद गंभीर दौर से गुजर रही। वायु प्रदूषण से लोगों की मुश्किलें बढ़ी हुई हैं। ऐसे में लोगों को उम्मीद थी कि आम बजट 2026-27 में बड़े ऐलान हो सकते हैं। हालांकि,वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण के रविवार को पेश किए गए बजट में प्रदूषण नियंत्रण के लिए आवंटन में कटौती की गई है। केंद्र सरकार ने वित्त वर्ष 2026-27 के लिए प्रदूषण नियंत्रण के लिए 1,091 करोड़ रुपये आवंटित किए हैं। ये 2025-26 के संशोधित अनुमान 1300 करोड़ रुपये से 209 करोड़ रुपये कम है, जिसे उस साल आवंटित 853.9 करोड़ रुपये से बढ़ाया गया था। एयर पॉल्यूशन से निपटने के लिए फंड में कमी यह आवंटन प्रदूषण नियंत्रण योजना के तहत आता है, जो प्रदूषण नियंत्रण बोर्ड, समितियों और राष्ट्रीय स्वच्छ वायु कार्यक्रम को फंड देता है। ये गैर-प्राप्ति शहरों में पार्टिकुलेट प्रदूषण को कम करने के लिए भारत की प्रमुख पहल है। NCAP 82 शहरों में प्रदूषण की निगरानी करता है। इस फैसले से पर्यावरण विशेषज्ञों ने कड़ी आलोचना की। उन्होंने कहा कि सबसे खराब प्रदूषण का सामना कर रहे क्षेत्रों के लिए लक्षित दृष्टिकोण की कमी एक बड़ी कमी है।

Gian Jyoti Global School Honoured with National Green School Award

Mohali, February 2, 2026: Gian Jyoti Global School, Phase II, Mohali, has achieved a prestigious milestone by being awarded the National Green School Award for its outstanding contribution towards environmental protection and sustainable development. The award was presented during a national-level ceremony organized by the Government of India at Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The award was received by Principal Gian Jyot, representing the institution. Notably, Gian Jyoti Global School is the only private school from Mohali district to receive this honour. A total of 23 schools from the district were awarded, all of which were government schools except Gian Jyoti Global School. This achievement highlights the school’s strong commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices. The award is based on a rigorous Green School Audit conducted under the guidelines of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. The school demonstrated excellence through several impactful initiatives, including the development of a Zero-Waste Campus, successfully recycling and composting over 90 percent of its waste. By adopting solar energy, the school has reduced its conventional electricity consumption by nearly 30 percent. To conserve water, an advanced Rainwater Harvesting System has been installed on the campus. Additionally, the school has been declared completely Single-Use Plastic Free. This recognition is conferred under the Environment Education Programme of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and is jointly implemented by the Punjab State Council for Science and Technology, Chandigarh, and the Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi. Expressing pride over the achievement, J.S. Bedi, Chairman, Gian Jyoti Group, stated that students at Gian Jyoti Global School are introduced to environmental protection, recycling, water and energy conservation, and eco-friendly practices from an early age. He added that this collective effort by the school management, teachers, students, and parents has positioned the school as a model institution in environmental education and a step towards nurturing responsible future citizens.

Fly ash draft notification fails to address concerns

The Union Government recently issued a draft amendment notification regarding the eco-friendly utilisation of ash (fly ash and bottom ash), which are by-products of coal and lignite thermal power plants (TPPs). The draft mandates 100% utilisation of fly ash and promotes sustainable practices while conserving topsoil. Fly ash, which makes up about 80% of the total ash generated, consists of fine, powdery particles that are carried away with flue gases. Bottom ash, accounting for approximately 20% of the total ash in a TPP, is a coarse, gravel-like residue that settles at the bottom of a coal furnace. A 2020 report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a New Delhi-based non-profit environmental policy think tank, found that only about 50-60% of the total fly ash generated by the power sector is currently utilised. Various media reports and experts associated with TPPs have noted that the usage of ash is quite uneven. Some TPPs manage to utilise as much as 98% of their fly ash, while the majority utilise around 50%. Less than adequate utilisation of fly ash is prevalent in clustered TPP areas, where multiple power plants exist in districts such as Korba, Talcher and Nagpur. In these clusters, the utilisation level is often below 40%. One of the significant challenges in using ash is its transportation. Fly ash is now being primarily used in industries such as cement, brick, ready-mix concrete, and for constructing roads and flyover embankments. While the industry sees profitable opportunities for fly ash in industrial applications, they find it uneconomical for use in abandoned mining fill sites. Fly ash poses adverse environmental and health impacts due to its hazardous nature. Improper disposal and non-utilisation can result in severe air and water pollution. In addition to lime, silica and alumina, fly ash contains toxic heavy metals such as lead, mercury, arsenic and hexavalent chromium, all of which are known carcinogens. The presence of fly ash also diminishes the fertility of nearby agricultural lands, and residents living within a 5 km radius often report respiratory disorders due to emissions. In addition to health and environmental impacts, several significant coal ash pond accidents have occurred across the country over the last 15 years, affecting both utility thermal plants and captive power plants. Minor incidents involving fly ash occur regularly but often go unreported. The new draft recognises the concerns raised by various stakeholders regarding the implementation of the Ash Utilization Notification of 2021. The notification requires all mines — regardless of whether they are operated by the government, public, or private sector — to backfill voids or stow both operating and abandoned mines located within a 300 km radius (by road) of coal or lignite thermal power plants with fly ash.

KV-2 wins sterling school award

Mangaluru: PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2, Yekkur, Mangaluru brought laurels to Karnataka by winning the Sterling School Award under the Green Schools Programme of the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). The recognition followed a rigorous Green School audit and highlighted the school's consistent environmental commitment, as it was rated a Green School for five consecutive years. Notably, only two schools from Karnataka received the honour for 2025–26; KV-2 was one of them, and the other was a private institution from Bengaluru. The principal of the school, Jaswinderlal, said that at the national level, only two KVs across India received this honour, the other being Kendriya Vidyalaya, Narela, West Delhi. "A total of 2,000 schools from across the country take part in the programme, which has several other categories, and Green School is one of them. We were selected for Sterling School under the programme," he said. The Green School coordinator is Sujatha U Nair, and the green team actively participated in implementing best practices in waste management, composting, rainwater harvesting, cleanliness drives, and energy conservation. The principal said that the school conducted various activities, and strives to meet all parameters to win the award every year. Besides waste management and maintaining good cleanliness, it also has a kitchen garden on the campus. "This recognition reinforces the KV's commitment to promoting environmental responsibility and motivates the school to continue imbibing sustainable practices for a greener future," he said. The award was presented by Sunita Narain, director general, Centre for Science and Environment, at a formal ceremony in New Delhi.

Union Budget 2026: Sustainability initiatives lauded by experts

“With measures like duty exemptions for capital goods for lithium-ion cell manufacturing or for inputs used in solar glass production, the budget frames India’s energy transition within a broader push for industrial competitiveness and resilient supply chains, supporting domestic production of critical inputs and access to key minerals,” pointed out Trishant Dev, Deputy Programme Manager, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).

Union Budget: Customs duty cuts to facilitate domestic battery, solar cells manufacturing

“With a significant increase in allocation for the New and Renewable Energy sector, the Budget reinforces India’s commitment to sustainability, energy security and inclusive growth,” Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said in a post on X. “With measures like duty exemptions for capital goods for lithium-ion cell manufacturing or for inputs used in solar glass production, the Budget frames India’s energy transition within a broader push for industrial competitiveness and resilient supply chains, supporting domestic production of critical inputs and access to key minerals,” Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) deputy programme manager Trishant Dev said.

India Budget 2026-27: आत्मनिर्भरता की नई उड़ान, मिनरल्स और न्यूक्लियर एनर्जी पर बड़ा दांव

हालांकि बजट रणनीतिक आत्मनिर्भरता के लिए महत्वाकांक्षी लक्ष्य निर्धारित करता है, हितधारकों (stakeholders) ने स्पष्ट ऑपरेशनल फ्रेमवर्क (operational framework) की आवश्यकता पर ज़ोर दिया है। जेएसए एडवोकेट्स एंड सॉलिसिटर (JSA Advocates & Solicitor) के पार्टनर विष्णु सुदर्शन ने बताया कि रेयर अर्थ कॉरिडोर को ऑपरेशनलाइज (operationalize) करने के लिए समन्वित कानूनी, नीतिगत, राजकोषीय, नियामक और प्रशासनिक प्रयासों की आवश्यकता है, जिसके लिए चार इंटरलॉकिंग सुधारों (interlocking reforms) की ज़रूरत होगी। इसी तरह, सेंटर फॉर साइंस एंड एनवायरनमेंट (CSE) की सेहर राहेजा ने बजट के सप्लाई चेन सिक्योरिटी (supply chain security) और वैल्यू एडिशन (value addition) पर बढ़ते फोकस को नोट किया, जो ग्रीन इंडस्ट्रियलाइजेशन (green industrialization) लक्ष्यों के अनुरूप है।

पंजाब ने ग्रीन स्कूल कार्यक्रम के तहत लगातार तीसरे वर्ष हासिल किया शीर्ष स्थान

Green School Program : पंजाब एक बार फिर स्कूल स्तर पर पर्यावरण स्थिरता में देश के अग्रणी राज्य के रूप में उभरा है, जिसने ग्रीन स्कूल अवॉर्ड 2026 में प्रतिष्ठित ‘बेस्ट स्टेट’ और ‘बेस्ट डिस्ट्रिक्ट’ पुरस्कार जीते हैं। ये पुरस्कार सेंटर फॉर साइंस एंड एनवायरनमेंट (सी.एस.ई.) द्वारा इंडिया हैबिटेट सेंटर, नई दिल्ली में प्रदान किए गए। स्कूलों में पर्यावरण जागरूकता और टिकाऊ ग्रीन स्कूल कार्यक्रम के तहत बेस्ट स्टेट और बेस्ट डिस्ट्रिक्ट के ये अवॉर्ड पी.एस.सी.एस.टी. के जॉइंट डायरेक्टर डॉ. के. एस. बाथ ने नई दिल्ली में सेंटर फॉर साइंस एंड एनवायरनमेंट की डायरेक्टर जनरल सुनीता नारायण से प्राप्त किए। पंजाब ने लगातार तीसरे वर्ष ये अवॉर्ड जीते हैं, जो स्कूलों में पर्यावरण जागरूकता और टिकाऊ प्रथाओं को प्रोत्साहित करने के लिए राज्य सरकार की निरंतर प्रतिबद्धता को दर्शाता है। स्कूलों को प्रतिष्ठित ग्रीन स्कूल का दर्जा पंजाब ने लगातार तीसरे वर्ष बेस्ट स्टेट और बेस्ट डिस्ट्रिक्ट अवॉर्ड जीते हैं। गौरतलब है कि पंजाब ने कुल 13,258 स्कूलों को ग्रीन स्कूल कार्यक्रम के तहत पंजीकृत किया, जिनमें से 6,264 स्कूलों ने ग्रीन ऑडिट प्रक्रिया को सफलतापूर्वक पूरा किया। देश भर में ऑडिट किए गए कुल 7,407 स्कूलों में पंजाब की हिस्सेदारी 84.57 प्रतिशत रही, जो राज्य की अभूतपूर्व भागीदारी और प्रदर्शन को दर्शाता है। देश भर के 433 स्कूलों को प्रतिष्ठित ग्रीन स्कूल का दर्जा दिया गया है, जिनमें से 237 स्कूल पंजाब के हैं, जिनमें 208 सरकारी स्कूल और 10 प्राइवेट स्कूल शामिल हैं। 947 स्कूलों ने ग्रीन ऑडिट पूरा उल्लेखनीय है कि 185 ग्रीन स्कूल ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में स्थित हैं, जबकि 33 शहरी क्षेत्रों में, जो इस कार्यक्रम की गहरी जमीनी पहुंच को उजागर करते हैं। होशियारपुर जिला देश में सर्वश्रेष्ठ प्रदर्शन करने वाले जिले के रूप में उभरा है, जिसमें रिकॉर्ड 947 स्कूलों ने ग्रीन ऑडिट पूरा किया, जो देश भर में किसी भी जिले से सबसे अधिक है। पंजाब में ग्रीन स्कूल लहर यह शानदार उपलब्धि पी.एस.सी.एस.टी. के सक्रिय प्रयासों का परिणाम है, जिसने पंजाब में ग्रीन स्कूल लहर का महत्वपूर्ण विस्तार किया है। राज्य में ग्रीन स्कूलों की संख्या 2023-24 में 70 से बढ़कर 2024-25 में 196 और 2025-26 में 237 हो गई है। पर्यावरण के प्रति जिम्मेदार नागरिक ग्रीन स्कूल कार्यक्रम छात्रों और स्कूलों को छह प्रमुख पर्यावरणीय क्षेत्रों – वायु, ऊर्जा, भोजन, भूमि, जल और अपशिष्ट – में संसाधन प्रबंधन का मूल्यांकन और सुधार करने का अधिकार देता है, जिससे कम उम्र से ही पर्यावरण के प्रति जिम्मेदार नागरिक तैयार करने में मदद मिलती है। पंजाब की निरंतर सफलता ग्रीन स्कूल कार्यक्रम के तहत पंजाब की निरंतर सफलता ने अन्य राज्यों के लिए एक मानक स्थापित किया है और शिक्षा में पर्यावरण जागरूकता तथा टिकाऊ प्रथाओं को जोड़ने में अपनी अग्रणी स्थिति को और मजबूत किया है।

Punjab bags Best State award for third year in a row, Hoshiarpur retains Best District title again

Bathinda: Punjab clinched the Best State award for the third consecutive year under the Centre for Science and Environment's (CSE) Green School Programme (GSP), leading the country in audit registrations and report submissions. As many as 6,264 schools from the state submitted their audit reports, of which 237 were rated ‘green'. Hoshiarpur also retained the Best District title for the second straight year, recording 947 report submissions. A total of 7,407 schools from 28 states and union territories participated in the GSP Audit 2025–26, with Punjab alone accounting for over 84% of the submissions. Overall, 6% of the participating schools were rated ‘green', up from 4% last year, reflecting a gradual improvement in performance. Of the 433 schools awarded the green rating nationwide, 237 (over 54%) were from Punjab. Of all the schools that participated in the audit, govt schools led the way, accounting for 86% of all submissions, followed by private schools at 12% and govt-aided schools at 1%. Over 81% of the participating institutions are based in rural areas across India. The GSP audit dashboard revealed that 56% of the schools used non-polluting modes of transport. Over 34% used energy-efficient lighting, while 73% had well-ventilated classrooms. More than 75% used chemical-free fertilisers, and over 31% practised rainwater harvesting. GSP helps schools assess their use of resources and map their consumption and wastage across six key subject areas: air, energy, food, land, water and waste. 433 schools honoured The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) on Friday honoured 433 schools from across India as the country's ‘greenest' institutions at the Green School Awards 2025–26, recognising their commitment to sustainable campus practices and environmental learning. The awards are conferred annually under CSE's Green Schools Programme (GSP), an environmental education initiative that enables students to conduct a rigorous, on-campus environmental audit of their own schools to measure the efficacy of resource management and green practices in the school. Schools take ownership of their green journey through self-conducted audits with CSE's guidance. CSE director general Sunita Narain said, "Over the years, many generations of students went through the GSP's process of learning how to audit their own environmental footprint — to measure it, benchmark it, and then work deliberately to make a difference. GSP allows us to measure change; it is visible and it can and must be celebrated." Among those who handed out the awards, besides Narain, were conservation biologist Brawin Kumar; ecologist and conservation practitioner Tiasa Adhya; and senior program officer, Wildlife Crime Control Division, Wildlife Trust of India, Apurva Bandal. Tushita Rawat, programme manager, environment education, CSE, said, "Our analysis finds that schools are demonstrating a clear tendency towards lower per capita resource use, limited reliance on environmentally harmful practices, and growing adoption of conservation measures." Souparno Banerjee, senior director, environment education, CSE, said, "A school that follows sustainable practices is not simply reducing its environmental footprints; it is normalising ways of thinking and action for its students, who carry them beyond the campus, into their homes and communities." Satya Bharti School, Tungaheri, Ludhiana, Punjab, bagged the award for Changemaker in the Primary Category, while Vidya Pratishthan's New English Medium School, Pune, Maharashtra, bagged it in the Secondary Category. The Changemaker Awards are given to schools which improve their sustainability rating to green by monitoring and improving their practices over the year. Schools that sustained their green rating for 10 consecutive years since 2015, while continually monitoring and improving their practices, got the Sterling Schools Award, which included Bal Bharati Public School IMT Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana, and Motilal Nehru School of Sports Rai, Sonipat, Haryana. Shivalik Valley School in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, is among the schools that have secured a ‘green' rating for five consecutive years. According to the GSP criteria, a Green School is one that actively embraces sustainable transportation practices, is well ventilated and energy efficient, manages all its resources (water, waste, land) sustainably, has a ‘green' environment featuring native plant species, prioritises healthy food consumption, implements water conservation through rainwater harvesting, enforces responsible waste management by segregating and composting waste, and prohibits its burning.

Solan govt school gets Green Award

Government High School at Kanah in Solan district has been honoured with the prestigious Green School Award for the second consecutive year under the Green Schools Programme of the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), New Delhi. Sunita Narain, Director General, CSE, conferred the award to school principal Mamta Gupta in New Delhi on Thursday. The school was appreciated for its sustained efforts in environmental conservation, efficient management of water and energy resources, scientific waste segregation and the conversion of mid-day meal waste into manure for campus greenery. The school community of teachers, students and parents has further strengthened green practices through increased energy saving measures, waste reduction and plantation drives.

Motilal Nehru School of Sports, Rai, bags award for sustained green practices

Motilal Nehru School of Sports (MNSS), Rai, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Sterling Green School Award’ for maintaining green practices for 10 consecutive years. Motilal Nehru School of Sports, Rai, bags award for sustained green practices Honoured with prestigious ‘Sterling Green School Award’ for maintaining green practices for 10 consecutive years article_Author Tribune News Service Sonepat, Updated At : 09:20 AM Jan 31, 2026 IST fb twitter whatsapp Follow us 0 Follow us Connect with us 1 Connect with us featured-imgfeatured-img PK Dhiman, principal and director of Moti Lal Nehru Sports School, Rai, teachers and students receive the award. Advertisement Motilal Nehru School of Sports (MNSS), Rai, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Sterling Green School Award’ for maintaining green practices for 10 consecutive years. The award was conferred in recognition of the school’s sustainable water management practices and eco-friendly initiatives, which include recycling of water through STP plant, use of solar energy, rainwater harvesting, extensive tree plantation, waste recycling, and serving fresh, nutritious food prepared in the school mess. The award was presented by Sunita Narain, renowned environmentalist and Director General of the Centre for Science and Environment. Eminent conservation biologist Dr Brawin Kumar was the guest of honour. The school was represented by principal and director PK Dhiman, Eco Club in-charge Dinesh Kumari, Anjana Pahwa, along with three students from the Eco Club.

पर्यावरण संरक्षण में मिसाल बना मोतीलाल नेहरू खेल स्कूल

मोतीलाल नेहरू खेल स्कूल, राई को लगातार 10वें साल तक हरित स्कूल रहने के लिए स्टर्लिंग ग्रीन स्कूल अवॉर्ड से सम्मानित किया गया। इस अवॉर्ड के लिए देशभर के करीब 20 हजार स्कूल दौड़ में थे। यह पुरस्कार स्कूल को उसके सतत जल प्रबंधन और पर्यावरण-अनुकूल पहलों के लिए प्रदान किया गया जिनमें स्कूल के एसटीपी प्लांट में जल का पुनर्चक्रण, सौर ऊर्जा का उपयोग, वर्षा जल संचयन, वृक्षारोपण, कचरे का पुनर्चक्रण तथा स्कूल मेस में ताजा और पौष्टिक भोजन की व्यवस्था के आधार पर दिया गया है। नयी दिल्ली के हैबिटेट सेंटर में आयोजित समारोह मेंं प्रख्यात पर्यावरणविद् एवं सेंटर फॉर साइंस एंड एनवायरनमेंट की महानिदेशक सुनीता नारायण ने स्कूल प्रबंधन को यह प्रतिष्ठि अवार्ड प्रदान किया। प्रसिद्ध संरक्षण जीव विज्ञानी डॉ. ब्राविन कुमार मुख्य अतिथि के रूप में मौजूद रहे। स्कूल की ओर से प्राचार्य एवं निदेशक पीके धीमान, इको क्लब प्रभारी दिनेश कुमारी, अंजना पाहवा तथा इको क्लब के तीन विद्यार्थियों ने समारोह में सहभागिता की।

दस साल हरित विद्यालय रहे एमएनएसएस, राई को स्टर्लिंग ग्रीन स्कूल अवॉर्ड

पर्यावरण संरक्षण की दिशा में बेहतर कार्य करते हुए मोतीलाल नेहरू खेलकूद विद्यालय (एमएनएसएस) राई ने एक बार फिर राष्ट्रीय स्तर पर अपनी विशिष्ट पहचान बनाई है। विद्यालय को लगातार 10 वर्ष तक हरित विद्यालय बने रहने के लिए प्रतिष्ठित स्टर्लिंग ग्रीन स्कूल अवॉर्ड से सम्मानित किया गया है। विद्यालय को यह सम्मान सतत जल प्रबंधन, ऊर्जा संरक्षण और पर्यावरण-अनुकूल पहल के लिए प्रदान किया गया। विद्यालय परिसर में स्थापित एसटीपी प्लांट के माध्यम से जल का पुनर्चक्रण, सौर ऊर्जा का व्यापक उपयोग, वर्षा जल संचयन खास हैं।यहां नियमित पौधरोपण, कचरे का पृथक्करण व पुनर्चक्रण तथा विद्यालय की मेस में ताजा, पौष्टिक और संतुलित भोजन व्यवस्था जैसी पहल इसे एक आदर्श हरित विद्यालय बनाती है। प्रतिष्ठित पुरस्कार नई दिल्ली के हैबिटेट क्लब में आयोजित कार्यक्रम में पर्यावरणविद् एवं सेंटर फॉर साइंस एंड एनवायरनमेंट की महानिदेशक सुनीता नारायण ने प्रदान किया। समारोह में प्रसिद्ध संरक्षण जीवविज्ञानी डॉ. ब्राविन कुमार भी उपस्थित रहे। विद्यालय की ओर से प्राचार्य एवं निदेशक पीके धीमन, इको क्लब प्रभारी दिनेश कुमारी, अंजना पाहवा तथा इको क्लब के तीन विद्यार्थियों ने कार्यक्रम में सहभागिता की और विद्यालय की पर्यावरणीय उपलब्धियों को प्रस्तुत किया। सुनीता नारायण ने विद्यालय के प्रयासों की सराहना करते हुए कहा कि एमएनएसएस, राई ने शिक्षा के साथ-साथ पर्यावरण संरक्षण को अपनी कार्य संस्कृति का अभिन्न हिस्सा बनाया है, जो अन्य शिक्षण संस्थानों के लिए प्रेरणास्रोत है। इस पुरस्कार के लिए देशभर के करीब 20,000 विद्यालयों ने भाग लिया, जिनमें से केवल 5 विद्यालयों को ही यह उपलब्धि हासिल हुई कि वह लगातार 10 वर्षों तक हरित विद्यालय बने रहे।