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Source: The Hindu (http://www.hinduonnet.com/2008/04/09/stories/2008040952790200.htm)
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Unique effort to protect environment
Correspondent
KORAPUT: Parents of tribal girls from Dangaria Kondh community have joined hands with their children in Nalani Vidyalaya of Bariguda of Bisamcuttack block in Rayagada district and a unique eco-club has been formed. While the school receives a grant from the Ministry of Tribal Development to support the students up to fifth standard, it was able to provide education with residential facility to 225 tribal girls up to tenth standard free of cost. Thanks to the effective participation of parents and generous individuals who have come forward to support the institution in its development, says Prabhati Manjari Behera, science teacher of the school.
Prompted by the dedicated effort of the management under the leadership of Suborna Ghosh, its principal, A.K. Sharda, vice-president of JK Paper Ltd, who is also a member of the District Evaluation and Monitoring Committee of eco-clubs of Rayagada district came forward to open a eco-club on the school premises creating more avenues for the parents and public to further participate in the process of educating the children in protecting their environment.
Bamboo saplings have been planted by the children, parents and all the participating dignitaries, while Mr. Sharda donated a refrigerator and library books for the institution .
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