Himachal frames environment code for schools

The suggestion for framing the code came up during a function organised to launch the second phase of the drive against use of the banned polythene begs and other plastic material last week. Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal had endorsed the initiative and asked the Environment department to go ahead.

“The schools have been asked to take a pledge for keeping the state clean,green and beautiful in the real sense and not to use non-biodegradable plastic bags,and also spread this message to other citizens,” reads the code.

The teachers will be required to administer pledge to the students motivating them to respect all living beings,plant,conserve and protect trees and conserve paper by doing rough work on slate or black board. Students would be motivated to conserve water at all times by ensuring that no one in the house should keep taps running during brushing,washing,shaving and bathing,conserve energy by switching off the lights and other electric appliances when not in use.

“The students will be discouraged to use plastic carry bags and will be asked to motivate their parents and relatives go the green way. They will also motivate people in their villages and surroundings and dissuade them from burning dry leaves and garbage