Paryavaran Mitra ‐ 2012‐2013, Andhra Pradesh  

Centre for Environment Education

Andhra Pradesh State Office

6-3-348/2, Dwarakapuri Colony 1st Floor

Panjagutta, Hyderabad

Andhra Pradesh – 500082

Phone – (040) – 23352596; 65883100

Telefax (040) 23352586

Email: ceeandhrapradesh@ceeindia.org; ceeandhrapradesh@gmail.com

Paryavaran Mitra‐2012‐13 Andhra Pradesh  

Centre for Environment Education (CEE) is a

national institute engaged in promotion of

sustainable environmental management

practices. CEE has been implementing

‘Paryavaran Mitra’ (Friend of Environment)

Programme - an action based programme for

primary, upper primary and high school children across the country including in the state of Andhra

Pradesh since the year 2010. This programme focuses on five main themes: i) Waste Management, ii)

Water Conservation and Sanitation, iii) Energy Conservation, iv) Biodiversity, and v) Culture and

Heritage.

CEE, Hyderabad, in collaboration with Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) implemented Paryavaran

Mitra Programme during the year 2012-2013 in the state of Andhra Pradesh. 1041 schools carried out

Paryavaran Mitra activities during the year 2012-2013. Of the total 1041 Paryavaran Mitra schools

participated, Primary, Upper Primary and High Schools constitute 22%, 15.6% and 61.8% respectively

(Fig 1).

Figure 1: School category-wise

participation under Paryavaran Mitra Figure 2: Theme-wise participation of

schools

Out of the total 1041 schools, 914 (88%), 861 (83%), 823 (79%), 799 (77%) and 657 (63%)

schools conducted biodiversity, water conservation, waste management, culture, and energy

conservation activities respectively (Fig 2). 292 schools conducted all the five activities.

WASTE MANAGEMENT  About 57 tonnes of non-biodegradable waste was generated, and most of it was sent for recycling.

Compost pits were constructed for the purpose of generating organic manure. Close to 283 tonnes of bio-degradable was generated, was used as organic manure for trees and vegetable gardens in schools.

5 schools banned use of plastics in school premises

                                                                                                                                 

WASTE MANAGEMENT 

Types of non-biodegradable wastes generated in schools

Plastic plates, glass, and cups; broken plastic chairs, polythene bags, glass pieces, ash, text/note books, pens, chocolate and biscuit wrappers; caps of water bottles, carbon papers, blades, metals, used current wires, cardboard,

Types of bio-degradable waste products

Table 1 Summary of Waste Management activities

Generated in schools Fallen leaves, flowers, and seeds; vegetable and fruit peels: cow dung/animal waste, paper, wood.

Types of liquid wastes Grey water

No. of schools conducted Waste management (%) 761 (78%)

Quantity of non-biodegradable waste generated/recycled (tonnes)

57

Quantity of compost generated (tonnes) 283

WATER CONSERVATION & SANITATION 

Schools promoted water conservation practices through

construction of soak pits, channelization of waste water to

plants, and repair of dripping taps/pumps to stop the wastage of

water.

A total of 1989 dripping taps/pipes were identified and repaired,

and 1455 repairs were undertaken with regard to sanitation

facilities such as fixing bolts, bathroom doors, windows, toilets,

etc., as a part of sanitation programme.

The efforts made by the students and teachers of 861 schools

resulted in harvesting of water close to 1012100 litres.

Awareness programmes on hand washing methods were

conducted in around 40 schools.

Slogans (Water is Precious - Use it Wisely & Carefully”. “Save

water and Save life” and “Conserve Every Drop of Water”,)

were displayed on school walls, notice boards and in important

public places as part of water conservation. Community people

were also involv ed in the programme

Table 2 Summary of Water Conservation and Sanitation activities

WATER CONSERVATION & SANITATION

No. of schools conducted water conservation (%) 861 (83%)

No. of dripping taps identified/repaired 1989

Total quantity of water harvested (liters) 1012100

Total number of working toilets 2850

No. of repairs with regard to sanitation Facilities (bolts, doors, septic tank, etc.)

1455

    BIODIVERSITY 

Tree plantation activity was promoted on a large scale, 914

(88%) schools carried out plantation activity. A total of

29147 saplings belonging to 52 different species including

medicinal plant species were planted. Total area covered

under cultivation was 4121 cents.

Kitchen gardens were grown in 10 schools. A large number

of schools planted medicinal plants. Rallies were organized

to promote tree plantation, and students and community

members involved in the plantation and maintenance activities.

A large of number of schools (close to 45%) organized visits to zoo parks,

agricultural fields, science museums or science fairs, etc., to learn about the

interdependence of plants and animals in an ecosystem, and the importance of the

need to maintain the biodiversity.

2 schools made Biodiversity Registers of their respective locality.

6 schools erected bird nests on trees and windows in schools and homes to attract

birds and small animals as a part of save sparrow programme.

BIODIVERSITY No. of schools conducted biodiversity Activity (%)  914 (88%) 

Number of plants survived    29147 

Number of plant species planted   51 

 Total area under plantation (cents)                      4121 

Table 3 Summary of Biodiversity activities

List of plant species planted

      

Sl.No  Common Name  Scientific Name 1  Guava  Psidium guajava 2  Mango  Mangifera indica 3  Coconut  Cocus nucifera 4  Custard apple   Annona squamosa 5  Amla  Phyllanthus emblica 6  Jamun  Syzygium cumini 7  Orange Citrus trifoliata 8  Papaya Caprica papaya 9  Pomegranate Punica granatum 10  Indian Almond Terminalia catappa 11  Jack fruit Artocarpus heterophyllus 12  Banana Musa acuminata 13  Tamarind

Tamarindus indica

14  Lemon Citrus limonium 15  Teak Tectona grandis 16  Bamboo Bambusa vulgaris 17  Kassod Cassia siamea 18  Neem Azadirachta indica 19  Flame of the

forest Butea monosperma

20  Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus

21  Indian Beech Pongamia pinnata 22  Ashoka Saraca indica 23  Sandalwood Santalum album 24  Horsetail tree Casuarina equisetifolia 25  Banyan Ficus benghalensis 26  Pipal Ficus religosa 27  Australian

Acacia Acacia auriculiformis

28  Tomato Lycopersicon esculentum 29  Brinjal Solanum melongena

Sl.No  Common Name  Scientific Name 

30  Curry leaf Murraya koenigii

31  Drumstick Moringa oleifera

32  Jasmin Jasminum officinale

33  Coriander Coriandrum sativum

34  Spinach Spinacea oleracea

35  Hibiscus Hibiscus

36  Aboli (Kanakambaram) Crinum infundibuliformis

37  Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum coronarium

38  Marigold  Tagetes  

39  Gorinta  Lawsonia inermis 

40  Crotons  Croton 

41  Rose  Rosa rugosa 

42  Bougainvillea  Bougainvillea spectabilis 

43  Lotus   Nelumbo nucifera 

44  Gulmohar  Ficus bengalensis 

45  Tulasi  Ocimum sanctum 

46  Ganneru (Rain tree)  Samanea saman 

47  Silver oak  Grevillea robusta 

48  Jilledu   Calotrophsis gigantea Rhynchotechum communis 

49  Mustard tree  

Table 4 & 5 List of plant species planted

50  Kalabhnada  Aloe vera Jatropha 51  Jatropha 

52  Datura  Datura 

ENERGY CONSERVATION 

A total of 23680 incandescent bulbs were

replaced with CFL bulbs as a measure to

conserve energy.

About 19227 units were saved as a result of

replacement of incandescent bulbs with CFL

bulbs. Switching off fans, computers, bulbs,

TVs, and radios when not in use, and keeping

windows and doors open during day time

were some of the measures employed to save

energy.

ENERGY CONSERVATION 

No. of schools conducted energy conservation (%)  620 (63%) Total number of CFL bulbs installed  23680 

No. of units saved  19227 

Table 5 Summary of Energy Conservation activities

CULTURE & HERITAGE  

Events/seminars relating to sustainable environmental

management and biodiversity were organized on the

occasion of important international environment days

such as World Environment Day, World Ozone Day,

Earth Day, Water Day, World Toilet Day, Earth Hour,

Forest Day, Wet Land Day, etc.

Students made efforts to reach out to the community

members, and close to 25000 community members

attended the community awareness campaigns/events

held in different schools/villages/towns on the occasion

of important environmental days across 22 districts.

Organized rallies, debates, public meetings, puppet

shows, mock assembly sessions, and folk dramas in

schools, villages and towns with a view to spread

awareness about impact of human activities on

environmental degradation

Use of natural colours derived from flowers, roots and

seeds of plants instead of synthetic colors for celebration

of Holi and Ganesh Chathruthi were promoted.

Essay writing, quiz, painting and drawing competitions, mock parliament/assembly sessions, and

science exhibitions were held for children at school, mandal, district and regional levels to create

awareness about management of sustainable management of environmental resources, and prizes

were distributed to the winners.

Resource persons and experts were invited to give talks on various on health and hygiene,

pollution, global warming, flooding, deforestation, plantation, etc.

National and local news papers covered cultural awareness campaigns extensively, and gave wide

publicity to awareness programmes.

List of Awareness campaigns organized 

Say no to use of Plastics; Ban Plastics;

Harmful effects of plastics

Traffic rules and Road safety

Religious Harmony; Unity in Diversity Global warming – Impact on Ozone layer

Clean and Green environment Deforestation and climate change;

Afforestation; Save plants and save life;

Hand Washing; Hygiene and Health; Pollution

and its impact on human health

Blood Donation and Its importance

Save water and save the earth; Save water and

save life

Harmful effects of chemical fertilisers;

Organic manures and soil fertility

Save energy (Oil, Electricity) Eco-Friendly Festivals

Superstitious Beliefs and Social Disruption HIV/AIDS - Socio-Economic implications

Save Sparrows

Waste management

Rain water conservation Open defecation and spread of diseases

Recycling, Reuse of waste materials Biodiversity and Livelihoods

Table 6. List of awareness campaigns conducted

Impact of Paryavaran Mitra Programme  

Enhanced children’s observational, experimental and analytical skills in solving

environmental problems.

Enabled the students and community members to understand various methods of

sustainable environmental management.

Children gained a better understanding of the impact of human activities on environment,

and what people can do to protect and conserve the natural resources.

Brought positive sanitation and hygiene behaviour changes among school children, and

brought environmental discipline among the children.

Promoted the concept of clean and green environment in schools.

Provided a platform for sharing innovative ideas and experiences among the students,

teachers and community members on environmental related issues.

Students developed a sense of social responsibility towards sustainable use of natural

resources for the well-being of the society at large.

The programme enhanced children’s communication and leadership skills.

Promoted a spirit of co-operation and team work among the students, teachers and

community members.

Fostered close interaction between the teachers, children and community.