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Green Schools Award- Second Round
Some facts and figures...
Taking stock:2006 vs 2007
The number of schools participating in the Gobar Times Green Schools Programme shot up from 1200 in 2006 to 3500 in 2007. In 2006, three among the top 20 were from rural, semi urban areas. In 2007, the number tripled to nine!
Not a one time contest
Most of last year’s participants enlisted themselves in the programme for the second time. It is evident that they have been able to imbibe the real spirit of GSP. They view it as a regular, annual practice . And not as a one-time contest. So over 50 percent of the schools repeated the audit in 2007, and most have been able to improve their scores. This is how they did it:
Government School, Boormajra, Ropar, Punjab:
It won kudos last year for its unique water recycling practice. Surpassed itself by adopting Rainwater Harvesting.
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Sardhana, Meerut:
Its water consumption was 430 litres in 2006. A huge amount! The problem was identified and the consumption came down to 103 litres consequently improving its report card substantially.
Kendriya Vidyalaya, IAT, Pune, Maharashtra was an award winner last time but was told that students need to be involved more closely in the audit process. It mulled over the comment and made commuter audit a part of the curriculum for Class IX students. Result: a significant improvement in scores this year.
What’s the difference?
In 2006: Schools are aware of the importance of wise management. But are weak in making linkages with real life situations. Innovative methods are applied. But process to quantify the impact does not exist.
In 2007: Schools have mastered the art of audit.Impact assessment is precise and accurate. Students have taken the lead. There is a sharp increase in their awareness level. |
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What is the Green Schools Programme?
Gobar Times Green School Programme is not a run-of-the-mill rating process. Its an audit that:
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Helps to take stock of environment and natural resource management within schools
- Suggests steps to improve performance and to benchmark it nationally
- Ensures implementation of these steps in the future for a better school habitat, and a more environmentally aware and involved school community
Under the scanner are the five elements of water, air, land, energy and waste:
The students conduct a ‘survey’ or audit on how these resources are being managed within the schools premises.
They then produce a report card rating their school community’s performance. This is then forwarded to CSE, which compares it with other reports submitted by thousands of schools from across the country.
Finally, top 20 performers are selected for the Green Schools Award.
For more information visit: Green School Programme |
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