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Two Erode schools win national clean, green honour with Rs 1 lakh each
Two schools from Erode have been selected for national-level awards under the 'Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating (SHVR 2025-2026)'. Bannari Amman Vidya Niketan Matriculation Higher Secondary School (Alukkombai) and Panchayat Union Primary…
The Story in Brief
Two schools from Erode have been selected for national-level awards under the 'Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating (SHVR 2025-2026)'. Bannari Amman Vidya Niketan Matriculation Higher Secondary School (Alukkombai) and Panchayat Union Primary School (Elur) will each receive a Rs 1 lakh cash prize and a certificate of appreciation. Erode Chief Educational Officer E Maanvizhi said nine schools across Tamil Nadu were shortlisted for the national Certificate of Merit. The district participated with 1,702 schools, of which 1,403 received a four-star rating or higher. Eight schools were selected at the district level and 20 were recommended for the national level.
The Indian Opinion
These awards are a welcome boost for grassroots environmental efforts. But the focus must shift from prize money to sustaining the change. The real test is whether other schools will now compete for the four-star rating, not just the certificate. Will the district administration track how the cash prize is used to further green initiatives, or will it be the end of the story?
Source: newindianexpress.com
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