Guwahati, Feb. 4 -- Five schools in Assam received recognition for their outstanding environmental efforts under the "Mission Prakriti" program.

This collaborative initiative between WWF-India and Samagra Shiksha, Assam, aims to create green schools, educate students about environmental issues and instil values and skills for a sustainable future.

The award ceremony, held at the State Mission Office and coinciding with World Wetland Day, celebrated the achievements of over 10,000 schools and 50,000 student leaders actively involved in the program.

Mission Prakriti, launched in August 2023, focused on five key themes: biodiversity, water, waste, food, and energy.

By engaging students in these areas, the program "empowered" them to beco...