Lessons on scientific waste management will be included in school textbooks from the next academic year, Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty has said.
He was speaking after honouring Haritha Karma Sena members at a function held at SMV Government Higher Secondary School here on Tuesday, the 77th Independence Day.
The Minister said it was important to create proper awareness of scientific and sustainable waste management in young minds, as it would have an enduring impact on society. This was why the topic would be included in textbooks.
Lauding the invaluable service rendered by the Haritha Karma Sena members, the Minister said the green army was not only a waste removal force but also a shining model of collective action and social empowerment. The role of women in this movement was especially important.
The Minister also distributed certificates to green technicians at the programme, organised as part of the Malinya Muktham Nava Keralam campaign.
The green technicians and the Haritha Karma Sena members were provided with special training in handling technical issues that arose during their work.
City Corporation Health standing committee chairperson Gayathri Babu presided over the function. Corporation councillor C. Harikumar; SMV GHSS vice principal N.K. Rani Vidyadhara; Sindhu S. of Government Boys HSS, Chala; S.R. Bindu, NSS programme officer of SMV School; Suchitwa Mission district coordinator Faizi A.; and Suresh, coordinator, Integrated Rural Technology Centre; were present on the occasion.
