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Plant a tree and get marks

It is the most innovative concept introduced for school children to educate them about the importance of trees. It is also very practical scheme that can Can positively change the problem of global warming and environmental pollution. This concept is introduced by Fr. Anand Muttungal, a chatholic priest from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. The programme was introduced On 29th July 2009 in Madhya Pradesh. The concept is called in short, “Plant a tree and get marks.” .

The programme is called Shading the Mother Earth Movement,(Matr Chhav Abhiyan), Under this scheme children get marks for planting trees and taking care of it under the environmental studies as a project like that of science studies, (Details attached). The schools in which this scheme has been launched have communicated that children along with parents have taken a keen interest in it and are joining with great enthusiasm. It is launched in India by me through Vishwa Kalyan Ashram,(A Non-profit Organization).

It is considered most practical idea that influenced the media, social activists, leaders and officials alike. So the driving concept of the movement was adopted by many Governmental and non-Governmental organizations in India. We had launched an extensive campaign across India as a result the Education Department under the Human Resource Department, Government of India accepted it to introduce it in the National Curriculum in 2010. It has already introduced in many schools in many schools in the country. Fr.Anand Muttungal believes that even this scheme is implemented with marginal success it will make an impact in the environment. Through which they can be made aware of the role trees play in quenching the thrusting mother earth. If the tree plantation is associated with education system under the environmental studies, it can change the climate of India in a matter of few years.

The organizers request every one to work to include into the educational curriculum of every country.