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23 Mohali schools selected for National Green School Award, to be honoured in Delhi today

Congratulating the schools, District Education Officer (Secondary) Dr Ginni Duggal lauded the collective efforts of school heads, teachers, students, and Eco-Clubs for adopting sustainable practices and fostering environmental consciousness among students.

23 Mohali schools selected for National Green School Award, to be honoured in Delhi todayThe award will be presented to the selected schools at a national-level ceremony in New Delhi on January 30. (file)

Twenty-three Mohali schools have been selected for the National Green School Award in recognition of their outstanding initiatives in environmental sustainability, conservation of natural resources, waste management, water and energy efficiency, and promotion of eco-friendly practices.

The award will be presented to the selected schools at a national-level ceremony in New Delhi on January 30.

The awards are based on the Green School Audit conducted under the Environment Education Programme of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India, in collaboration with the Punjab State Council for Science and Technology (PSCST), Chandigarh, and the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), New Delhi.

Sharing details, District Coordinator for Green School Programme Khushwimder Kaur said, “The results of the Green School Audit have been officially declared, recognising schools for their outstanding initiatives in environmental sustainability, conservation of natural resources, waste management, water and energy efficiency, and promotion of eco-friendly practices.

Congratulating the schools, District Education Officer (Secondary) Dr Ginni Duggal lauded the collective efforts of school heads, teachers, students, and Eco-Clubs for adopting sustainable practices and fostering environmental consciousness among students.

Giving details of the schools chosen from Mohali district, Deputy District Education Officer Angrej Singh said the list included Government Senior Secondary School (GSSS), Kurali; Government High School (GHS), Joula Kalan; Government High School, Karala; Government High School, Landra; Government High School, Mauli Baidwan; Government High School, Manakpur Sharif; Gyan Jyot Global School; Government High School, Phatwan; Government High School, Desumajra; Government High School, Ramgarh Roorkee; Government Senior Secondary School, Mundo Sangtian; Government Senior Secondary School, Kharar; Government High School, Saneta; Government Senior Secondary School, Khelan; Government Senior Secondary School, Behlolpur; Government Senior Secondary School, Boota Singh Wala; Government Senior Secondary School, Gigemajra; Government Senior Secondary School, Jarrout; Government Senior Secondary School, Kurari; Government Senior Secondary School, Machhli Kalan; Government Senior Secondary School, Mubarakpur; Government Senior Secondary School, Rampur Sainia; and Government Middle School, Chachu Majra.

Congratulating the District Education Authorities, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains expressed confidence that “this achievement will further inspire schools to actively participate in environmental initiatives and strengthen Punjab’s commitment to sustainable development”.

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