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Government Of Assam Science, Technology and Climate Change Assam Science Technology and environment Council

Environment Education Program (EEP)

Background

The Environment Education Programme (EEP) is an initiative of the Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change, Government of India for strengthening non formal environment education activities across the country. It is a component of the Central Sector scheme " Environment Education, Awareness, Research and Skill Development (EEARSD)" that intends to leverage on the key sectoral strength of Eco-clubs already formed under National Green Corps programme, in addition to targeting Youth Clubs and other such clubs/ units/ groups formed under various programmes/ schemes of the Government. The EEP is being implemented w.e.f the year 2022.

Objectives

  • To sensitize children/ youth, on issues related to environment and to motivate them to adopt sustainable lifestyle.
  • To supplement the efforts of Ministry of Education in the formal education front, through varied pedagogical initiatives to impart non-formal environment education.
  • To utilise strength of Eco-clubs already formed under National Green Corps programme for propagation of environment friendly behaviour and encourage students and communities to become Pro Planet People.

 

Activities

1. Sustainable Lifestyle Workshops/ Projects/ Exhibitions/ Campaigns/Competitions, etc.

2. Nature Camps