Mysuru: The District Administration has invited entries from schools for selection of ‘Parisara Mitra Schools’.

The selection will be based on parameters such as waste management, health and hygiene, less use of plastics, pollution control, greenery, etc. Schools which have been issued questionnaire should return the same along with answers to the city’s Janajagruthi Grameena Abhivruddhi Samsthe before Dec.30.

The topmost school at the district-level will be presented ‘Parisara Mitra School’ award along with a cash prize of Rs.30,000.

Schools ranking second to eleven (10 Schools) will be accorded ‘Green School’ tag with a cash prize of Rs.5,000 each. Schools ranking 12 to 21 (10 Schools) will be accorded ‘Yellow School’ tag with a cash prize of Rs.4,000 each.

The rest of the schools that have participated in the exercise will be accorded ‘Orange School’ tag with a citation.

For details, visit – Karnataka State Pollution Control Board Office at Hebbal Industrial Area, KRS Road, Metagalli or contact Ph: 0821-2519411 or 2518555 or Mob: 94483-66950 or 98449-72002 or Janajagruthi Grameena Abhivruddhi Samsthe, B.M. Shree Nagar, Metagalli or contact Mob: 95132-31913 or 80500-07401, according to a press release from the Deputy Commissioner’s Office.

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