Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) - Gobar Times (Down To Earth's Supplement)

A Down To Earth Supplement
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Special Jaipur edition, February, 2002
Gobar means animal dung in Hindi. All of rural India uses it in a variety of ways. Ways that exemplify sustainable existence. That's why we use it, too.

By Aneesh Jain

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Eco-clubs in Jaipur

TARU MITRA, ST. XAVIER'S SCHOOL:
Encourages students to know more about the environment. Running successfully in St. Xavier’s School, Jaipur and is being co-ordinated by Father Robert Athickal in Patna. Organises environmental quizzes, extempores and various activities besides taking tours to famous national parks.

Green Brigade, M.G.D. GIRLS SCHOOL: Started by students. 14 members. Conducted quizzes, painting, essay writing, debate and drawing competitions in different schools of Jaipur. Branches in Mumbai and Dubai. Aim? To ban plastic, save trees, save environment, conserve water, wildlife and electricity and to stop pollution. Finally to recycle, reuse and reduce.