Educational Institutions
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In rural areas the Project promotes the development of plantations primarily through schools and colleges. A massive program started in Chennai during 2007 with 15% of all the new trees currently planted through this scheme. All over the state, about 300,000 students from National Service Scheme (NSS) and National Cadet Corp (NCC) have been involved in public rallies and planting. Video presentations, hill cleaning and nature awareness trips are also used to create environmental awareness among these groups. As a part of several initiatives for planting and creating awareness among the public, Project GreenHands in partnership with Bharathidasan University planted 100,000 saplings in 100 colleges spread across 8 districts on the 21st of October 2008, all within only one hour. In 2009, hundreds of college and school students, contributed to the PGH effort, by planting 1000s of saplings. Students shared the PGH enthusiasm not only by planting saplings, but also by getting involved in various environmental activities. In towns and villages, school teachers have shown a great interest in participating in PGH by organizing functions open to the general public with sapling distribution on their premises. PGH Ambassadors are also participating in village processions and signature campaigns, ushering during functions and distributing brochures and saplings. PGH welcomes Indian and overseas students undertaking internships for office or field work, offering them the unique opportunity to become involved in a highly interactive ecology project. The following institutions have collaborated with PGH:
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As India undergoes massive economic and industrial development, the intensification of the need to educate its youth about the use and management of natural resources is critical for the future of the country, and the way that India will impact the global environment. By involving students of all ages in project activities, and creating an ongoing awareness about the need for natural resource conservation, the Project aims to inspire them to create a demand for environment friendly materials and the recycling of non-degradable materials.
