Ranked first among 2,365 schools with five-star rating for exemplary hygiene, sanitation and green initiatives
Salhi/Udaipur–Ambikapur :
Setting a remarkable example in rural education, sanitation, and environmental sustainability, Adani Vidya Mandir, Sarguja has been conferred the prestigious ‘Clean and Green School of the District’ award under the Government of India’s Green and Clean School Initiative. After a comprehensive inspection of over 2,365 schools across the district, the institution secured first place, achieving a five-star rating for outstanding performance across all evaluation parameters.
The award was presented on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day समारोह by Vijay Sharma, Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, in the presence of District Collector Ajit Vasant, Rajesh Agrawal, senior district officials, and the District Education Officer. The honour was formally received by Dr. T. L. Verma, Vice-Principal of the school.
Outstanding performance in national parameters
During the assessment, the school achieved exceptional scores:
100% in handwashing facilities and effective implementation of Mission LiFE
95.24% in school maintenance
90% in behaviour-change-based hygiene practices
90.91% in safe drinking water facilities
85.19% in sanitation and toilet infrastructure
This cumulative performance placed the institution at the top rank in the district.
Two years of sustained green transformation
Over the last two years, the campus has undergone extensive eco-friendly development, including:
Advanced safe drinking water systems
Rainwater harvesting infrastructure
An 80 KVA solar power plant
Kitchen garden development
Modern sanitation facilities
Regular student health check-ups, counselling services, and systematic promotion of hygiene habits have transformed the school into a clean, safe, and environmentally responsible learning ecosystem. Active student participation has played a central role in strengthening these initiatives.
A key educational hub in rural Sarguja
Located in the rural belt of Sarguja, the school currently provides quality education to 1,040 students. It is the only CBSE-affiliated school within a 35 km radius and the only school in Chhattisgarh with NABET accreditation.
NABET (National Accreditation Board for Education and Training) operates under the Quality Council of India, granting quality-based accreditation to educational institutions nationwide.
Nutrition, education and livelihoods — a holistic model
The school’s breakfast and midday meal programme is managed by the local women self-help group MUBSS, involving over 250 women, with 17 members preparing nutritious meals daily for nearly 1,000 children.
The nutrition programme includes:
Breakfast: Seasonal fruits, milk with Horlicks; weekly menu of dalia, poha, and boiled chana
Midday meals: Dal, rice, roti, vegetables, with weekly servings of kabuli chana and soybean vadi
This integrated model ensures balanced nutrition for children while providing sustainable livelihoods for rural women.
Collective success
Vice-Principal Dr. T. L. Verma stated that the honour reflects the collective efforts of teachers, students, and staff, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to providing a safe, clean, and inspiring learning environment. He added that the recognition has infused new motivation across the entire school community to further strengthen sustainable education practices.
