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Paryavaran Mitra Uttar Pradesh Nomination for Best School Centre for Environment Education Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV), Malihabad, Lucknow „ Entire school took part in the action project. All enrolled 100 students were involved from class 6-8.

„ Converted barren land of school in green campus with the help of community.

„ School has preserved 40 varieties of vegetables and flowering plant seeds.

„ Bird count conducted in school through competition where 18 types of birds were documented; animals on the campus were also documented by students as science project

„ Documented total number of plants on the campus total 565 plants

„ Planted saplings 25 in the campus and 85 plants at students residents

„ Students have also documented village biodiversity - varieties of rice (9 varieties), mangoes (21 varieties) and cattle . Centre for Environment Education

KGBV-Malihabad, Lucknow

„ Saving 500 litres by utilizing waste water by using it in irrigation.

„ Prepared a 10 fit deep pit to collect waste water coming from kitchen, and bathroom by putting polythene lining

„ Collected water is used for irrigation and sprinkling in the campus

„ Assessed quantity and type of waste for planning its management

„ Started with 3 compost pits, in one month 150 kg compost was prepared from 300 kg wet waste. During 3 months period 900 kgs waste was used for preparing 450 kg compost

„ Also preparing compost from tealeaves separately (prepared 10 kg compost in three months

„ Total 93 kg Non biodegradable waste generated which is collected and recycled for making various useful products and also selling it to recyclers

„ Both side paper use is promoted in school as standard practice Centre for Environment Education

KGBV-Malihabad, Lucknow

„ Quotations on hand print actions have been displayed on walls and other places to promote behavioural changes

„ Community linkage established for taking awareness messages as well as for taking support

„ Maths, Science and Physical Education subject has been linked with the ongoing PM activities

„ Institutions providing support are: CIMAP, CEE, UNICEF, Social NGO for vocational education Centre for Environment Education Jury remarks

„ Kasturba Gandhi Schools act as bridge schools for dropout girls. It is a residential school which has considered local environmental problems of water, greening, waste management and culture.

„ School’s effort to involve everyone at school level and community presents a positive example.

„ Results shown through action projects are really impressive.

„ Using seeds and various other material to make green rakhi’s is quite innovative

„ Sets a good example for government schools. Centre for Environment Education Purva Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Itaunja, BKT, Lucknow

„ Student teams were formed to work on three thematic areas from std 6, 7 & 8.

„ To begin with students were assembled for a general meeting to understand environmental problems and to find solutions for it.

„ Action project helped students to enhance their skills like leadership, problem solving, working in team etc.

„ First project was taken up on waste management focusing on reduce, reuse and recycle.

„ Students conducted assessment survey in and around campus covering shops, temples, residential area.

„ Waste was collected and categorized and then ways of reusing them was finalized

„ This converted into interesting science project for students as they prepared lamps with waste batteries. Centre for Environment Education

PMV Itaunja, BKT, Lucknow

„ Linked biodiversity action project with science where students conducted a survey for documentation of flora and fauna on the campus

„ Saplings planted of 23 varieties Over 150

„ Dana-pani organized in the campus and protected birds nests

„ As a result sparrow is now seen on campus and even other birds visitation has increased

„ Leftover mid day meal is being used by children to feed stray animals and cattle

„ Students have started taking care of small creatures

„ Under water and sanitation, following activities were done:

„ Channelized waste water of hand pump and kitchen to garden area.

„ Students have adopted hand washing as habit.

„ Filled water pits in and around campus to avoid mosquito breeding

„ Conducted cleaning campaign in nearby pond and organized campaign to keep water sources clean Centre for Environment Education Jury Remarks

„ Students learning from each action project has been captured in the report very well.

„ Students have prepared a range of best out of waste products which has been displayed at various forums.

„ Though school has not quantified the results such as amount of water saved and waste reused/recycled, however efforts of school needs to be encouraged. Centre for Environment Education Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Mohanlal Ganj, Lucknow

„ Reduced quantity of waste by stopping use of non-biodegradable cups, plates etc.; saying no to use of polythene

„ Categorized waste in reuse and recycle category

„ Best out of waste products were prepared using paper, polythene, fused bulbs, used rags, waste pens and sketch pens etc.

„ Products were displayed at various forums in district

„ Students are creating awareness at village level and in their homes.

„ Planted 110 saplings where students have done site mapping

„ Quantity of water consumption at school level assessed by students. Total 5892 litres water is being used every day

„ Leakage of tap was identified and repaired – saved 288 litres of water by repairing 4 leaky taps. Kitchen and other locations waste water used in irrigation Centre for Environment Education Jury Remarks

„ Report submitted by school on water assessment is quite impressive.

„ School received a national level ‘Earthian’ award for its work on water.

„ Students, teachers, non teaching staff were involved in the activities.

„ Work done on greening and waste management is also very good Centre for Environment Education City Montessori School, RDSO Branch, Lucknow

„ Vertical gardening concept introduced as no land was available for plantation

„ Forest week observed by school where saplings were contributed by students. Total 100 saplings of hibiscus, shatawar, ashwagandha etc. were in pots made from waste bottles, cans and other material.

„ Organized various activities – collage making, essay writing, quizzes and debates

„ Rain water harvesting system is installed in the campus .

„ Wastage of water is avoided in the campus.

„ Entire school from junior to senior level were involved in understanding the importance of water. Centre for Environment Education

City Montessori School, RDSO, Lucknow

„ Energy monitors were appointed in each class with the duties to switch off lights and fans when not required.

„ Energy audit was conducted to find out the per capita consumption of electricity and to take measure to conserve it

„ Conservation messages were put up near switches

„ Regular assembly talks were focused on energy conservation

„ Electricity consumption data of 2012 and 2013 (between September to November) shows decrease in electricity units (2244 units)

„ Various role plays and skits were organized on environment

„ Gomti week observed in April 2013 and Say no to crackers campaign

„ World Parliament performed during Divine Education Conference focusing on saving mother earth. Centre for Environment Education Jury remarks

„ Curriculum linkage has been established with the action projects

„ Community is also involved through various initiatives

„ School received support from Centre for Science and Environment, Forest Department and UP Pollution Control Board.

„ Everyone in school was involved in activities.

„ Data of energy audit given in report is impressive. Centre for Environment Education Anglo Bengali Inter College, Allahabad

„ School campus is spread in 21793 sq meter with over 1000 student’s enrollment and with staff quarters on the campus.

„ Student teams were formed involving students from 7-12 std.

„ Detailed assessment of water consumption at school campus

„ Daily consumption is 8961 litre , identified leakage points where 931 lit per days gets wasted

„ Water quality was also assessed for bore well, supply and hand pump water samples

„ Method of water purification was also reviewed and emphasized

„ Inter school competitions organized focusing on water cooperation in Aug 2013

„ Water used in hand washing is used for watering plants. Centre for Environment Education

Anglo Bengali Inter College, Allahabad

„ Before campaign Use After Campaign use Bulb 212 85 Tube lights 41 14 CFL 18 62

„ Reduction in electricity bill @ 2.64 units per day

„ Changes also observed in society with save energy campaign

„ Before campaign waste generated annually was 30-35 kg of polythene and waste paper 200-220 kg

„ After campaign, school campus declared as no polythene zone. Only 2-5 kg of polythene and 90-120 kg of waste papers is produced

„ Best out of waste products made by students Centre for Environment Education

Anglo Bengali Inter College, Allahabad

„ Every Saturday is devoted to film show on environment and related issues.

„ School uses SMS, Mail and Face book to spread message on celebration eco friendly festivals.

„ Students curriculum based projects are linked with Paryavaran Mitra activities with marks allocation.

„ Celebrate various national days focused on environment awareness.

„ School acts as lead school and involve nearby schools and colleges to participate in various events. Centre for Environment Education JuryJury RemarksRemarks

„ Results presented by school before and after campaign is an interesting example.

„ Quantification of result shows the change

„ Reports submitted in each theme supports the data with requisite documents Centre for Environment Education

Paryavaran Mitra Uttar Pradesh Nomination for Best Teacher/Student/District Centre for Environment Education

TEACHERTEACHER NOMINATIONNOMINATION Centre for Environment Education Ms. Sumi Srivastava, KGBV, Malihabad

„ Physical Education teacher, also teaching environment studies to students

„ Worked towards greening of campus, composting of waste, water conservation, vegetable garden, seed collection etc.

„ Conducted curriculum based activities

„ Made efforts to involve each stakeholders of the school

„ Showcased positive examples of converting barren land of school to green land

„ Participation in teachers training, awareness event, science exhibition and organizing environment focused cultural events

„ With her efforts, school is referred by education department as model school campus Centre for Environment Education Ms. Meena Kapoor, PMV Itaunja, Lucknow

„ Teaching all subjects

„ Linked curriculum with the ongoing PM activities

„ Focused on best out of waste products, conducted awareness campaigns, promoted water conservation and sanitation practices etc.

„ Cooperation received from various stakeholders from school and community

„ Acted as resource person during world environment day and training programme to showcase best out of waste products and ideas Centre for Environment Education

Ms. Meena Kapoor, PMV Itaunja, Lucknow

„ Students have become proactive and now participating in various competitions.

„ Skills developed among students are: understanding of types of waste, enthusiasm for reusing waste and participation in various extra curricular activities; no hesitation picking up waste lying around in the campus, manage contribution for preparing products etc. Centre for Environment Education Mohd. Adil Mansoori, PMV, Uttar Dhauna, Chinhat

„ Principal of the school, NPRC and teaching various subjects

„ Focused on water conservation, greening and waste management

„ Formed theme wise group for taking up action project

„ Linked curriculum with the thematic activities and local environmental issues

„ Promoted hand print concept in PTA, MTA and other community forums

„ Devoted a room displaying best out waste products made by students

„ Got rooftop rain water harvesting and soakage pit installed in the campus

„ Sanitation habits are given due focus

„ Active with meena manch, parent teacher association, VEC and scouts and guide group. Centre for Environment Education

Paryavaran Mitra Uttar Pradesh BestBest StudentStudent AwardAward NominationsNominations Centre for Environment Education YLC – Abhinav Srivastava

„ School – City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar

„ Project Topic – Green Transmulation

„ Developed two models

„ water conservation model

„ light intensity adjuster circuit Centre for Environment Education Major activities

„ Made working models on water conservation and light intensity adjuster circuit and made live demonstration of these in his school and at places like KFC „ Water conservation model helps in conserving upto 10 ltrs water daily per household „ Light intensity model helps in saving electricity by using low light bulbs in dim daylight and adjusting it’s intensity as per the brightness outside „ Organized meetings in school to discuss on ways and methods to conserve energy in their school „ Did energy audit of school and his home and linked this with the conservation methods „ Distributed paper bags made by him and his classmates to the local shopkeepers and motivated them to minimize use of polythene bags Centre for Environment Education

„ Could link his project with his subjects such as physics (about circuits) and chemistry (environmental chemistry)

„ Environmental and social impacts-

„ Distribution of paper bags helped in conserving energy which earlier was used for plastic incineration. This also helped in checking air pollution

„ Water conservation model developed by him helps in saving 10-15 ltrs of water daily. Took this to 15 households as demo

„ Light intensity model helps in saving electricity. Took this to 15 households as demo

„ Motivated shopkeepers and his school students to make use of paper and jute bags

„ Developed competencies such as leadership, creativity and innovation, use of ICT, communication and documentation Centre for Environment Education YLC – Aditya Raj Mangalam

„ School – K.V. Gomti Nagar „ Project Topic – Stopping Vinash Chakra- An anti- pouch movement „ Trigger point- „ The idea to start this project triggered during plantation drive in school, when Mr. Aditya saw lot of guthka pouches thrown in the campus. Centre for Environment Education Major tasks

„ Prepared write-ups and stories „ Started doing awareness among his peer group and mobilized their help „ Campaigns to collect pouches within and outside their school campus „ Made artistic things out of it. „ Started making people aware of the harm of consuming tobacco as well as the pouches that are thrown haphazardly „ Made use of mass media and social media to share their ideas and to learn from experts „ Organized rallied to take forward his message „ Could link activities with his subjects „ Competencies developed – Leadership, emotional attachment, team work, use of ICT and communication, creativity Centre for Environment Education

Paryavaran Mitra Uttar Pradesh BestBest DistrictDistrict AwardAward NominationsNominations Centre for Environment Education

DISTRICTDISTRICT NOMINATIONSNOMINATIONS Centre for Environment Education MeerutMeerut

„ Enrollment of 200 upper primary schools by DIET Meerut to promote environment activities in schools under PM

„ Around 90 schools are enrolled by partner NGO

„ Activity report submitted by over 90 schools where focus is on water and biodiversity

„ Outreach activities

„ Organized a teachers training programme reaching out to more than 33 schools covering around 40 teachers

„ Rallies and signature campaign organized during holi and diwali for celebrating eco-friendly festival

„ Two painting competition events organized on energy conservation with the support from PCRA

„ Support for activities provided by Education Department, DIET Meerut, Media etc. Centre for Environment Education LucknowLucknow „ Enrollment of 200 upper primary schools by DIET Lucknow to promote environment activities in schools under PM

„ More than 100 schools are enrolled by CEE North under its various initiatives NGC, CFP etc.

„ Activity report submitted by over 50 schools

„ Outreach activities

„ Organized 3 teachers training programme reaching out to more than 80 schools covering around 120 teachers

„ Rallies and signature campaign in March 2013 and August 2013 at various locations in the district

„ Organized 7 environment awareness events at various locations in Lucknow on environment days

„ Around 22 Nature tours and camps organized covering around 1800 students

„ Plantation done in 96 schools of Lucknow over 10,000 plants

„ Support for activities provided by Forest and Education Department, RSC, DSC, Media etc. Centre for Environment Education

Paryavaran Mitra Uttar Pradesh SpecialSpecial CategoryCategory AwardAward NominationsNominations Centre for Environment Education

SPECIALSPECIAL CATEGORYCATEGORY Centre for Environment Education MediaMedia PartnershipPartnership withwith DLADLA

„ Media partnership as part of the Paryavaran Mitra programme with DLA publications – mid morning newspaper for western UP and NCR region

„ Environment feature covered each fortnight in Hindi

„ Reach of the newspaper: More than 3.5 lakh

„ So far 20 environment features covered which includes climate change, energy conservation, water, greening, wetlands, PM Puraskar, Ganges river dolphin, Biodiversity of River Ganga etc.

„ Response from readers on the features in form of poems, queries, experience sharing etc. Centre for Environment Education Centre for Environment Education NGCNGC MasterMaster TrainerTrainer PilibhitPilibhit

„ National Green Corps (NGC) is a eco-club programme of MoEF

„ Master trainers are selected from each district who train teacher in charge of district

„ Encourage district level school to take part in environment focused activities.

„ NGC Master Trainer of Pilibhit – Mr. T. H. Khan has played an active role in promoting PM activities in the district

„ Provided support in hosting teachers training workshop for Pilibhit teachers

„ Organized school events promoting energy conservation and enviro-science models

„ Active eco-club teachers in the district and recognized by authorities Centre for Environment Education Bharat Uday Education Society, Merrut

„ Bharat Uday Education Society is a NGO of Merrut joined the programme as partner agency in year 2012.

„ Contributed in Save Biodiversity Pledge Campaign before COP 11 by reaching out to more than 70,000

„ Worked with over 90 schools for promoting PM programme

„ Organized PM teachers training workshop

„ Human chain formed and facilitated signature campaigns on Holi and diwali with the help of 250 students and 35 youths of university

„ School and community activities are main focus of the BUES

„ Facilitated 90 PM activity reports from Merrut Centre for Environment Education Centre for Environment Education

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