Jaipur, Aug. 4 -- In the quiet village of Mandawara in Bundi district, what was once a barren, uneven hillock is now a lush green oasis, thanks to the efforts of teachers, students, and the local community. This initiative at the Government Senior Secondary School in Mandawara reflects the successful convergence of personal resolve and public accountability. Gopal Meena, a teacher at the school, said, "A few years ago, the school stood on a rugged mound in Bherupura Barad Panchayat, with little greenery or development. But under the leadership of principal Kishan Lal Meena, the site has undergone a striking makeover." He said with a community-driven strategy, the land was first levelled with soil filling, followed by the construction of tiered stone boundaries. "What sets this initiative apart is the deep-rooted community engagement. Not only teachers, but students and villagers also became active participants. 'Adopt a plant' campaign was introduced, where each student takes responsibility for nurturing a sapling. The school also established a 'Seed Bank' to supply free saplings not just within the school but to nearby villages and institutions as well," he said. Volunteers from the village regularly help with plant care and irrigation. Today, the school premises bloom with fragrant flowers like aparajita, parijat, and madhukamini, along with a variety of fruit-bearing and shade-giving trees. Meena recalled when teachers dedicated their time and effort, the atmosphere of the village began to change. Community participation took a new shape - a policy for plantation and maintenance was developed based on local needs and geographical conditions. Physical audits were initiated, and transparency became a core value. Every rupee of financial contribution was accounted for, which boosted the morale of all participants. The teacher said that the green initiative has also sparked broader changes. "A sense of ownership and responsibility has grown among villagers, who now actively support the school's progress. Transparent budgeting, physical audits, and local needs-based planning have become standard practices," he added. Beyond environmental efforts, the school has emerged as a model for comprehensive development. Wire fencing protects against stray monkeys, while students benefit from clean drinking water through RO systems and water coolers....