Delhi schools awarded for green initiatives

According to CSE,the audit for 2009 found semi-urban and mid-rung schools are the “real change-makers” in taking up green initiative.

While 10 Delhi schools were shortlisted this year,programme coordinator Sumita Dasgupta said about 5,000 schools from across India took part and 20 “greenest” among them were awarded.

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit,who gave away the awards along with Central Board of Film Certification chairperson Sharmila Tagore,said,“There should be few cars and I urge you to use public transport more.” She also said the Delhi government is developing “cycling and walking tracks” as part its eco-friendly initiatives.

Lending a green hand

* St George’s School,Delhi: Top state-level prize (key innovators) for exemplary water management practices

* Govt Girl’s School,Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands): Best waste management

* Deepalaya School (for underprivileged),Delhi,and Primary School,Machakimalsingh,Ludhiana: Balanced land-use policy

* Anubhuti School,Jalgaon,Maharashtra: Effective use of solar power

* DAV Public School,Panipat,Haryana: All-round effort to ensure effective use of natural resources