“Aunty, please don’t burst crackers during Diwali. It causes air and noise pollution… let us celebrate a cracker-free festival.” This was the appeal of a group of ‘Green Ambassadors’, who went around Malleswaram presenting saplings and hand-made greeting cards.
Around 100 students from classes six to 10 from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Malleswaram, went to several houses in the neighbourhood with this appeal. Some residents gave in writing that they will not burst crackers. The students received a lot of appreciation and encouragement from the residents for their civic sense.
T. Prabhudas, principal of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Malleswaram, told The Hindu that the idea came from members of the Green Ambassadors club. The teachers helped them work out the modalities, while one of the parents – a senior official with the Horticulture Department – donated saplings that were presented to residents.
Vice-principal Rubina M.R. and other teachers from the school accompanied the students, who were divided into groups of 10, on their tour in the locality.
Ms. Rubina said that the students started with a presentation in the school assembly in the morning. “The response from residents was overwhelming. It has motivated the children to take up similar campaigns in future, which will go a long way in protecting our environment,” she said.

Source : The Hindu