Kerala Schools: 50% Declared Garbage-Free, Announces Education Minister V Sivankutty
A significant step was taken by the Kerala government for the well-being future of India. According to V Sivankutty, the state's general education minister, 50% of the schools in Kerala have reached the goal of being garbage-free. The minister was speaking at a program at Pattam Government Girls Higher Secondary School and it is mentioned in the announcement that all schools in the state have been set a target to adopt waste-free and eco-friendly practices by December 31, 2024.
The Sanitation Mission, working with the Department of Public Education, led this effort by thoroughly reviewing waste management practices in schools statewide. Data was collected from 10,707 schools using Google Sheets, evaluating 82 different factors.
This extensive review gave clear insights into how well schools manage different kinds of waste. It looked at handling organic and inorganic waste, sanitary waste, food scraps, construction waste, waste from toilets, gray water, and activities by environmental and eco-clubs. The study included a wide range of schools, from primary to higher secondary, covering government, aided, and private institutions.
To improve waste management, schools should work closely with the Sanitation Mission and local government offices. This collaboration can lead to practical waste management plans that benefit everyone involved.
The Kerala government has also shown a creative approach to helping parents support their children’s education. Recently, V Sivankutty launched a set of four books called Parents with the Growing Child. These books are designed to help parents guide their kids, from the early years of school through to higher secondary education.
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