Two government schools from North Guwahati have won the prestigious Wipro Earthian National Award for their innovative, student-led projects on sustainability, biodiversity and water conservation, bringing national recognition to Assam’s grassroots environmental education efforts.

Key highlights

• North Guwahati Girls’ High School won the award for the second consecutive year under the mentorship of teacher Dulumoni Rabha.
• The project, selected from over 2,000 entries nationwide, focused on sustainability and biodiversity conservation.
• Students conducted hands-on activities such as:
  • Biodiversity documentation and wildlife surveys
  • School-backyard species studies and microhabitat analysis
  • Bird observation and climate–livelihood linkages
  • Awareness campaigns on endangered species like the Gangetic river dolphin, vulture and greater adjutant stork
  • Community outreach on conservation and wild edible plants

Another national winner from North Guwahati

• Auniati Kamaldev Higher Secondary School, a historic institution established in 1867, also received the Wipro Earthian National Award.
• Its student team “Shrutaswinee”, guided by Dr Akashi Baruah, was recognised for a project on Sustainability and Water.
• The study addressed local water-related challenges, highlighting India’s status as one of the world’s most water-stressed countries.
• The project involved community interaction and academic inputs, including guidance from Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, and promoted responsible water use practices.

Exam hook – Prelims

Q. With reference to the Wipro Earthian programme, consider the following statements:

1. It promotes student-led projects on sustainability and environmental responsibility.
2. It aligns with experiential learning approaches encouraged under the National Education Policy, 2020.
3. It is limited only to private schools in urban areas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct answer: (a)

One-line wrap:
North Guwahati’s classrooms show how young minds, guided by committed teachers, can turn sustainability learning into national achievement.

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