Punjab clinches best state award in green school excellence, Sangrur leads as best district

In the prestigious annual green school awards presented by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), Punjab bagged the coveted title of the Best State. This recognition was achieved by setting an exemplary standard with the highest audit registrations and report submissions. A total of 4,734 schools from the state diligently submitted their audit reports, with 70 schools earning the esteemed 'green' rating. Sangrur, in Punjab, was honored with the Best District Award, having recorded the maximum submissions at 503. The awards were presented in New Delhi by CSE Director General Sunita Narain.

Dr. Kulbir Bath, State Nodal Coordinator of Punjab State Council of Science and Technology (PSCST), the nodal organization coordinating with schools in Punjab, remarked, "Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann mentioned these results on his social media handles."

These accolades are bestowed annually through CSE's Green Schools Programme (GSP), a 19-year-old initiative. This year, Punjab's enthusiasm soared, with a total of 7,200 schools initially registering with CSE. Out of this, an impressive 4,734 schools submitted their green audit reports, a level of participation unprecedented in the program's history.