Students to nurture trees on school campus in Ranipet to encourage tree care
Schools in the Ranipet district have launched an initiative where students spend 20 minutes weekly nurturing trees on campus. The program aims to foster environmental responsibility and rewards top-performing students with 'Green Badges'.
Why it matters
It demonstrates a grassroots approach to environmental education and climate awareness among the youth.
In a novel initiative, students of all schools including government and aided institutions will spend at least 20 minutes during school hours to nurture trees and plants in the campus in Ranipet district on every Monday, starting from July 27.
Officials of School Education Department said that initiative, which was a brainchild of Collector N. Priya, is aimed to inculcate the habit of environmental conservation especially importance of trees among students. “Students of all classes (I-XII standard) will spend at least 15-20 minutes taking care of trees and plants by watering them, removing dry leaves near the trees. Teachers will also explain interesting facts about the tree species to them,” said M. Mohana, Chief Educational Officer (CEO), Ranipet.
Among the works, students will involve themselves in plantation, watering, and maintenance of saplings in the school campus. Students showing best involvement will also be honoured with “Green Badges”.
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