CONSOLIDATED ACTIVITY REPORT
Of
PARIBESH UNNAYAN PARISHAD
Present Address
8/1B, Raipur Road (E), Saktigarh Kolkata 700 032
Ph.No. 9002497090, E-mail : [email protected]
Rural Unit
AMARGRAM Village : Phulbari, P.O. : Sagar Phulbari, Dist.: South 24 Parganas, W.B., INDIA
General Information
____________________________________________________ 1. Organisation’s Name, Address& Contact Details, Contact No:
PARIBESH UNNAYAN PARISHAD
8/1 B, Raipur Road (East), Kolkata 700 032
Rural Address :
Vill. Phulbari; P.O. - Sagar Phulbari, P.s. Sagar, Dist.- South 24 Pargana
Contact No. 9002497090
2. Year of Incorporation : 1990-91
3. Society Regd. No.: Regd. No. S/67338 of 1990-91
4. THRUST AREA of ACTIVITIES ( Nature of Work):
. Education (pre-primary, Primary & support to needy students of higher classes);
Science education (Project-based education); GREEN SCHOOL; Climate resilient
Agriculture; Organic farming; Biodiversity Conservation; Women empowerment, SC &
ST (Community development activities); Capacity Building (training); etc.
5. Target Areas Covered : Mainly Sundarbans, West Bengal (Sagar Block
(Mooriganga No. 1 and No. 2 Gram Panchayat, DS-I , Gangasagar & Dhablat GP) and
Patharpratima Block (Kishorimohanpur, K-plot, Achintanagar, Rakshaskhali, Gobindapur
Abad, Krishnadaspur, Satyadaspur, indrapur, Dakshin Sitaramour, Uttar Sitarampur,
Buraburirtat, Gobardhanpur (Sundarbans).
Important Past Activities
1. School Programme : More than fifteen years’ experience of working with the school students.
Paribesh Prahari Prakalpa
National Environment Education Programme in Schools (NEEPS)
MHRD/EOSE Programme
GREEN SCHOOL PROGRAMME 2. Environmental Awareness Programme:
National Environment Awareness Campaign Programme (NEAC)
Environmnetal Awareness Mapping
Biodivesity/Climate Awareness Programme 3. Observation of Environmental Days/Week: (World Environment. Day, Earth Day, International Biodiversity Day, Forest Week, Wildlife Week, etc.
4. Biodiversity Conservation Programme : W.B. Biodiversity Board supported Programme on PBR, Biodiversity Conservation Park ( Traditional Paddy conservation, etc.) 5. Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project (ICZMP) on “Livelihood Development for the Disadvantaged Sections of the Society at Sagar Island”
6. Climate resilient activities for agro- biodiversity Conservation : “Conservation of
Local Agro Biodiversity for Better Livelihoods through use of Local Resources in Response to poor Areas of Sundarbans” 7. Livelihood improvement & climate resilient activities; organic farming, Vermicomposting & related organic manure preparation & use, traditional paddy & vegetables conservation, Education (science based, project oriented activities), climate hazards related Relief, etc.) involving SC & ST community of Sagar Island (DST, Bose Institute & VIB)
IMPORTANT PRESENT ACTIVITIES
1. Basic Education with indoor & outdoor activities
(Nature-based joyful education for the children of 4 to 6 yrs. and support of elderly boys & girls;
2. Workshop & Seminar on Science Education & Activities;
3. Kids' Science laboratory and establishment of a SCIENCE ROOM;
4. Science based project work ( National Children Science Congress; Regional
Science & Technology Congress, DST. Govt. of W.B. 2016, 2017 & 2018);
5. Wipro Earthian Sustainable Education programme,2018 ( Biodiversity & Water Sustainability
project : mentoring support to more than 50 schools in five districts of West Bengal);
6. GREEN SCHOOL Programme ( Green School Meet, 27.12.18)
7. CAMP ( Science Camp ( 20.07.19), Sustainability Education Camp, 18.09.18 )
8. Biodiversity Conservation Park in Farmers' Field at Sagar Island ( support from WBBB);
9. Conservation of more than 100 varieties of traditional Paddy varieties at Sagar island
(including 15 Salt tolerant varieties);
10. Observation of National Science Day, Worth Earth Day, World Environment Day, Forest
Week, Climate Action Day,
11. Media Coverage (Print & Electronic)
11. Appreciations & Awards
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT RECENT ACTIVITIES ( 2016-17 to 2018-19)
Organisation has long experience in the field of
survey, early alternative childhood education,
Biodiversity Conservation, Livelihood
improvement activities, environmental education,
traditional paddy conservation, etc. It has carried
out NEEPS & NEAC programme, WWF-funded
project, State Pollution Control Board (
Awareness) NABARD (Farmers' Club),), State
Environment Department (ICZMP), DST (SC & ST projects), UNDP, World Bank, CEE
supported project for awareness & EE, as evidenced from the Annual Reports. Recently,
PBR & Biodiversity Conservation Park (WBBB), State DST (Science Camp). PUPA is now
involved with the Wipro Earthian Sustainability Education Programme (2018 & 2019)
through CEE, Ahmedabad, on School-based Sustainability Education Programme, involving
about 75 Schools from W.B. Successful participation of School Students & teachers in
National Children's Science Congress (NCSC) and also in State Regional Science &
Technology Congress with our mentoring support is one of our common activities to
mention.
The year 2016 proved a landmark for the organisation, when a small Science laboratory
was set up with seed money from Zee Bangla, a Bengali cable television channel, while
telecasting ( DADAGIRI Episode) the innovative Study
Centre's activities in the Krishna Suchita Memorial
Model Study Centre. In the next year, Aunnesha
Bhowmick of Commonwealth School of Boston has
visited our Rural Centre at Sagar Island to explore the
possibility of engaging in activity based science project
just when we have taken up the responsibility of the
Wipro Earthian Sustainability Education project. During her short stay she presented a
biodiversity map of the mangrove forest on the western side of our rural centre using PRA
technique. She also guided one of our student groups in the Wipro project in 2018 (Water &
Sustainability). When she went back to USA she raised funds to buy a Salinometer and also
to set up a Room for our Science lab at Sagar Island.. This lab is now being used by the
students of our study centre and by the students of local schools to do hands on simple
experiments.
ACTIVITY DETAILS
A. Education, Awareness & Research (support to pre-primary, Primary &
needy students of higher classes)
Supporting basic Education with indoor & outdoor activities : Nature-based joyful
education for the children of 4 to 6
yrs. and support of elderly boys &
girls at KRISHNA SUCHITRA
MEMORIAL CENTRE FOR
RURAL DEVELOPMENT &
RESEARCH (Model Study Centre)
with emphasis to put on the joyful
learning, so as to reduce the study
pressure and also to develop a sense of
love for the nature and their own village
from the very early age.
Nature-based joyful education for the children of 4 to 6 yrs.
Science based project activities (This is a part of our programme of involvement of students
in Research under : Krishna
Suchitra Memorial Centre for
Rural Development & Research).
Krishna-Suchitra Memorial Model
Study Centre for children, (a unit
of Paribesh Unnayan Parishad
engaged different age groups of
children, particularly Girl child for
Supporting Basic Education
programme for overall
development of their academic
performances as well as scientific
temperaments. Emphasis is put on
the ‘Play-way methods of learning’, ‘learning from the nature’, ‘ethical & science
education’ etc., so as to reduce the study pressure and also to develop a sense of love for the
nature and their own village from the very early age.
Workshop & Seminar on Science Education & Activities;
Science Workshop ( 16.02.17 to 18.02.17)
A 3-days Science workshop was organised for school childrens from 16th to 18th Feb. 2017..
The workshop was conducted by Sri Ramendralal
Mukherjee, Scientist involving more than 25
students for local school and our Study Centre
during 16.02.17 to 18.02.17. . Use of micro-
microscope in addition to the following
experiments were done.
1. Air Pressure
2. Heat
3. Optics
4. Bernoulli’s Theorem
5. Buoyancy
6. Electricity and Magnetism
7. Inertia etc.
The concluding function was
graced by Dr. Saswati Sen (Director,
Eastern Region, WWF), Dr. Dulal
Pal (Retd. Scientist BSI) and Sri
Santanu Gayen (National Teacher,
2016) Dr. P. Ray, Retd. Scientist,
RMNH, Bhubaneswar.
A Seminar discussion was held on 20.01.18 in the premises of Nari Seva Sangha, Jodhpur
Park on the "Value-added SCIENCE oriented Teaching - Learning at pre-primary & primary
level" at Sagar Island It was decided the field-based capacity building programme will be
started soon at Sagar Island involving K.S. Memorial Model School, five other primary schools
& 4-5 High Schools at Sagar Island
with technical support from
SWANIRVAR, N. 24 Parganas.
The seminar was graced by Prof
Dipak Ranjan Mandal, Vice-
Chancellor, Sidhu Kanu Birsha
University, Purulia, Dr. Asit Das,
Retd. Dean, Kalyani University, Md.
Abdul Gani, WEBCS, Special
Secretary, Sundarbans Affairs Dept., Govt, of West Bengal , Dr. Narayan Das, Ex-Prinipal,
Chandraketugarh Sahidulla Smriti Mahavidyalaya, N. 24 Parganas. As a follow up of the this
Seminar, the GREEN SCHOOL Programme was launched in West Bengal at nearly 50 schools
Kids' Science laboratory and establishment of a SCIENCE ROOM;
A science lab for the children of the study centre (partly funded by Zee TV DADAGIRI
SESSION -6) was also inaugurated on 18th Feb.,17. The inaugural function was graced by
Dr. Saswati Sen (Director, Eastern Region, WWF), Dr. Dulal Pal (Retd. Scientist BSI) and Sri
Santanu Gayen (National Teacher, 2016) Dr. P. Ray, Retd. Scientist, RMNH, Bhubaneswar
was present during inauguratio of the Science ROOM on 18.02.17.
We may survive for a longer
period in this universe with the
help of SCIENCE.
A Science Room is under
development at Sagar
Island ( Paribesh Unnayan
Parishad) with partial
support from K. S. Memorial
Centre for Rural
Development & Research
through a student
(Aunnesha Bhowmick,
class XI) from Boston.
America.
: Recently, we did such
experiment on the salinity
tolerance limits of five
varieties of traditional
varieties of paddy.
We expect also to provide the scope of running small experiments to Scientist from
distance by the trained Rural boys & girls.
The plan is to provide facilities for all age groups so as to fulfill their needs, basic
education, understanding laws & principles of Science subjects; water and soil analyses
for agriculture, pisciculture, etc. Aunnesha, a Class XI student from Boston, has already
supplied us a Conductivity Meter for salt analysis of soil.
The science activities are to be planned in three separate phases.
For students in class V and VI experiments or activities which yield quick results should
be incorporated. That is activities which yield results instantly in the classroom or in the
lab but involves scientific techniques.
For class VII to IX activities which involves practical experimentation and some
calculations to get the desired result.
For classes XI and XII experiments spread over a period of time and with emphasis on
experimental designing may be conceived. According to experts, lower class students
are less focused on the scientific process and more attracted by experimental results,
very much like magic. But senior students are more focused on the process .
B) RESEARCH ( Children & youth)
Science-based project work involving Children & Youths
( National Children Science Congress; Regional Science & Technology Congress, DST. Govt. of W.B.
2016, 2017 & 2018);
24th National Children's Science Congress: 2016
1. Project Title: Use of Organic Manures & Bio-repellents for sustainable Paddy cultivation
i) DIPTI PRAMANIK; ii). Arpita Pandit ; iii). Saptaparna Mandal
National Children Science Congres (2016) : Dipti Pramanik, a student of Class IX, participated in
the National Children Science Congress (2016) held at Baramati, Maharashtra with an innovative
Project on ORGANIC PADDY
CULTIVATION with household inputs during
23-26
Dec.,16. Her
project has
been
included in
top 30
projects and
ranked
'A' at the
National
hildren's
Science
Congress
2016. In
fact, the
project
has already received appreciation from
Agricultural Scientist Dr. M S Swaminathan.
2. Project Title: Rain Water Harvesting for Future Use at Village
Phulbari, Sagar Island
Group Leader: i) SOUMITA DOLUI and ii) Shreya Panigrahi;
PUPA.
Rain water collection was done in home-made Rain gauge, and
measured on daily basis ( 24 hours). measuring the the area of the roof,
the rainfall potential was calculated. daily water use was also
measured. it was estimated that if rain water is harvested, more that
50% fresh water requirement would be solved.
3. Project Title: Nutritional Garden in school to solve the problem of malnutrition. i) Miss
RAKHI MANDAL; ii) Subrata Das; and iii) Santu Pramanik
Vegetable seeds collected from local farmers ( three varieties of Amaranthas). was shown in
the field covered with a polyshed to avoid direct sun and rainfall. Organic manures were used
with the objective of avoiding chemicals. harvested vegetables were used and mesurement was
done about predation.
4. Innovative design for quick Vermicomposting, by PAYEL MANDAL (VII) & others
1st Regional Science & Technology Congress, 2016
The paper entitled "Enhancement of productivity of paddy with diversified organic inputs and Crop
Rotation at Sagar Island, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India'' was presented as poster in the Regional
Sci. & Technology Congress by Saheba Khatun, Dipti Pramanik(Class VIII)
& Amales Misra,Retd. Scientist, Z. S. I.
Paribesh Unnayan Parishad, Sagar Island, S. 24 Parganas
1st Regional Science and Technology Congress, 2016, Presidency Division, Kolkata to be held at
NITTTR, Kolkata on 14th November, 2016.
Dipti Pramanik, a student of Class IX, participated in the National Children Science
Congress (2016) held at Baramati, Maharashtra with an innovative Project on ORGANIC
PADDY CULTIVATION with household inputs during 23-26 Dec.,16. Her project has been
included in top 30 projects and ranked 'A' at the National
Childrens Science Congress 2016. In fact, the project has
already received appreciation from Agricultural Scientist
Dr. M S Swaminathan.
The same project was presented at Bangla Bigyan
Congress in March, 2017 , where Dipti was also
appreciated as a Girl Scientist. The project was mentored by
the Scientist of Paribesh Unnaya Parishad at Sagar Island.
Dipti received a cash prize from the dept. of women & Child development, Govt. of W.B.
25th National Children Science Congress, 2017
1. Diversity of Date Palm & its uses at Sagar Island, S.24 Parganas, W.B. by Ganga Bera (V),
Jamuna Bera (V), Sudip Das (V), Sikha Mandal (V) & Jaba Mandal (IV), PUPA
Date Palm is also a naturally grown plants in the coastal
regions of our country. The natural occurrence in costal soil
has certainly some significance. The use of Khejur gur as a
delicious item in our food in well known. However, its
importance in improving soil fertility is studied by the
children (Ganga Bera & her friends) of PUPA's STUDY
CENTRTE ( Krishna-Suchitra Memorial Centre for Rural
Development & Research, PUPA at sagar Island). This is also
a science & technology-based project by the school children.
2. Diversity & Diversified uses of Palm Tree at Sagar Island,South 24 Parganas, W.B. by Vivek
Bairagi (VII); Somnath Tripathy (VII) , Nepal Pradhan (VII) & Samiran Patra (VII)
The Palm trees are naturally grown plants in the coastal
areas of Sagar Island (Sundarbans). Studies by the
students (Vivek Bairagi & his friends) & teacher ( Mr.
Anirban Chakraborty) of Phulbari Sitala High School
(HS) with technical support from PUPA, show that the
Ripe Palm
juice mixed
with cow
dung could be
successfully
used in improving the soil fertility. The project led by
Vivek Bairagi ( Class-VII), was selected for the state
level competition (National Children's Sci.
Congress,2017) held on 24 Sept.,17 in Kolkata
3. Use of Cow urine in Vegetable Garden by
Soumita Das (V), Khukumoni Das (V), Rinki Mandal
(IV), Suchitra Mandal (V) & Aparna Ojha (V),
Phulbari Sitala High school & PUPA
Use of COW URINE in Kitchen garden (PUI Shak)
is the education on Science & technology involving
children by PUPA. Experiments show that COW
URINE acts as manure as well as bio-repellent. The project led by
SOUMITA ( Class-V), was selected for the state level competition
(National Children's Sci. Congress,2017) held on 24 Sept.,17 in
Kolkata
4. Importance of a parch of mangroves at northern part of Sagar
Island, by Putul Mandal , Ananya
Ojha, Sumitra Maity, Arpita Kandar & Sushama Bera.
Survey was undertaken for collection of samples of flora & fauna and
also recorded the benefit gained by the locales by collection of fishes,
crabs, prawn seeds, honey, etc. was recorded.
Economically important crab (Scylla serrata Forskål,
1775) was found to be abundant throughout the year,
fetching nearly Rs. 200 to Rs. 250 per day to the crab
catchers. Prawn seed collectors have the opportunity
to earn Rs. 400 to 500 per day but for 10 to 12 day per
month. But a lot of fish juveniles were lost during the
process of collection & sorting.
Children tried to identify the juveniles of the fish spices, which also have economic importance.
Second Regional Science & Technology Congress, 2017, Kalyani
University
1. Diversity & Diversified uses of Palm Tree at Sagar Island, South 24 Parganas, W.B. by
Anirban Chakraborty, Vivek Bairagi, Amales Misra, Sudipta Tripathi (Presented in Regional Science
& Technology Congress,2017, Kalyani University, Agri-Fish & Animal Sci., 14-15 dec.,17, p.8) Sri
Anirban Chakraborty Received outstanding
paper presentation Award and selected for final
presentation.
2. IMPORTANCE OF A PATCH OF MANGROVES IN
THE NORTH-WESTERN PART
OF SAGAR ISLAND, SOUTH 24 PARGANAS. by .
Saheba Khatun, Putul Mandal & Amales Misra,Paribesh
Unnayan Parishad & Debashree Dam, Zoological Survey
of India
(Presented in Regional Science & Technology Congress,2017, Kalyani University, Social Sci. & IPR,
14-15 dec.,17, p.342)
3. Concept of Ayurveda in Sanskrit literature By Anirban Chakraborty & Amales Misra ,
Assistant Teacher, Phulbari Sitala High School (H.S); Retd. Scientist, Z.S.I.; Secretary, PUPA ,
Presented in Regional Science & Technology Congress,2017,Kalyani University, Social Sci. & IPR,
14-15 dec.,17, p.331)
26th National Children Science Congress , 2018
1. Role of Rainwater harvesting for drinking purpose in “ Jal
dhoro Jal Bhor Prakalpa, Govt. of W.B.” Ganga Bera ( VII) &
Somnath Tripathy (VIII); PUPA
2. Salt tolerance limit of five traditional varieties of paddy at
Sagar Island; Putul Mandal (IX) & Anusri Bhuniya (VIII), PUPA
WEST BENGAL STATE SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY CONGRESS, 2018
1. Rain water Harvesting : Importance and Potentialities at Sagar Island,S. 24 Parganas.
AmalesMisra, SantanuMitra, Rinku Das1&Aunnesha Bhowmick2 (Abstract)
Krishna Suchitra Memorial Centre for Rural Development & Research (PUPA), Phulbari, Sagar
Island. 1.Garden Reach Nut Behari Das Girls’High School; 2Commonwealth School, Boston, USA. 25th
WEST BENGAL STATE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CONGRESS, 2018.
(National Seminar cum Workshop on Research Methodology w.s.r. to Teachers'
Education, 19-20 January,2019)
Following three papers were resented.
1. Possibility of using Rainwater for drinking purpose on a sustainable way at Sagar Island &
Kolkata, West Bengal, 2019. Rinku Das & Amales Misra
Garden Reach Nut Behari Das Girls’High School; Krishna Suchitra Memorial Centre for Rural
Development & Research (PUPA), Sagar Island
2. Study of Biodiversity: an essential tool of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).
(Abstract). 2019. Narayan Das, Rinku Das and Amales Misra , Retd. Principal, Chandraketugarh
Sahidullah Smriti Mahavidyalaya; Garden Reach Nut Behari Das Girls’High School; Krishna
Suchitra Memorial Centre for Rural Development & Research (PUPA), Sagar Island
3. Climate induced Soil salinity: the major constraint of Agricultural productivity in Sundarbans,
West Bengal (2019). . Sudipta Bhattacharjee District Co-ordinator (Executive) , Mission
Nirmal Bangla, Water & Sanitation Cell, North 24parganas,
Rinku Das, Teacher Dept. of Science, Nut Bihari Girls High School (H. S.)
& Amalesh Mishra, Secretary- Paribesh Unnayan Parishad, Ex Sr Scientist, ZSI
C) Wipro Earthian Sustainable Education programme,2018 (Biodiversity & Water
Sustainability project : mentoring support to more than 50 schools in five districts of
West Bengal);
This is basically a project-based learning programme of Wipro, implemented nation-wide by
Centre for Environment Education, Ahmedabad, and PUPA is the state level partner of CEE to
conduct in West Bengal. Po[ularly known as, The Earthian’ programme is focused on
creating a network of young leaders from schools across the country, with the awareness,
knowledge, commitment and potential to meet the challenges of environmental sustainability in
their own spheres of influence. It envisages schools providing learning spaces and opportunities
to students that promote exploration, discovery, thinking and action in the area of environmental
sustainability. the programme would also strengthen science education
PUPA is the state level implementing agency of CEE, involves more than 50 schools of West
Bengal, in 2018 involving more than 300 students and 50 teachers of five districts of W.B.
(Annexure- I) The projects were on Biodiversity & Sustainability, Water & Sustainability
and Wasted & Sustainability. Students of class VII to XI , in a group of five started the
investigation following guideline provided by CEE and completed the research project within
2 to 3months, and the report prepared by them was forwarded to CEE for onward transmission
to Wipro for assessment. In 2018, five schools from W.B. got the award .
WIPRO EARTHIAN Awardees (2018)
School Students & Guide Teachers
1 Project : Biodiversity & Sustainability
Government Model School, Gopiballvpur -
1
Kamlasole, Basanda, Gopiballavpur,
Jhargram, West Bengal, 721506
Ritam Kuila, Supriya Mandi, Sargen Hembram,
Aishwarya Munda, Dayasankar Mahato
Sri Abhijit Sasmal
2. Project: Water & Sustaionability
Ananda Ashram Balika Vidyapeeth
352, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Rd,
Naktala, Garia, Kolkata, West Bengal 700047
Snehalata Biswas, Sonali Jana,
PrachetaSaha, Kazi Afrida Aziz, Sonali Mondal
Ms. Shushmita Mukherjee
3. Project: Water & Sustainability
Putiary Brajamohan Tewary Girls' High
School, 26, Banerjee Para Rd, Chatterjee
Bagan, New Panchanantala, Kolkata, West
Bengal 700041
MANISHA SHAW, JINIA KUNDU,SUMANA
BERA
JULI SHAW,RITTIKA GHOSH
Ms. Soma Roy
Project: Water & Sustainability
4. Budge Budge P.K.High School
1, Ashutosh Mukherjee Road, Bot Tola,
Pokpari, Budge Budge, Kolkata,
Sounak Das, Sounak Pramanik,
Harshaw Bhowmik, Dip Chatterjee
Sri Shibu Naskar
5. Project: Water & Sustainability
Sundarban Janakalyan Sangha Vidyaniketan
Rudranagar, Sagar Island
Sania Mirza AnjanaSahoo ,Rajnandini Das
Indrajit Das,Sumit Narayan Manna
Dr. Asit Kumar Das
Earthian Sustainability Education Camp was organised on 18.09.18 involving the students involved in
earthian project work from 14 schools of Sagar island in the premises of Rudranagar Debendra
Vidyapith.
Teachers’ Orientation Workshop
Teachers’ Orientation Programmes was conducted at Kolkata & Sagar Island by the experts from
CEE, Ahmedabad, on 5 July ( Kolkata) & 6 July (Sagar Island), respectively. Teachers
(representing respective schools.}. Paribesh Unnayan Parishad (PUPA) is the Sate-level
implementing partner to provide guidance on implementation of the programme. PUPA involves
nearly 75 schools of West Bengal in the programme, from five districts of W.B., out of which
41 submitted their reports. We forwarded 34 project reports including 18 of very good
standard. FIVE PROJECTS were awarded at the national Level with cash prize of Rs.
1,00,000.00 each.
D. GREEN SCHOOL (GREEN SCHOOL MEET. 17.12.18)
What is Green School: Green School concept was conceived first in Europe in1990, and duly
recognised at Rio Earth Summit (1992) considering the need of taking Actions in 'every area in which
human impacts on the Environment' and subsequently shifted to education about the environment for
sustainability. This can be achieved only through enabling the children to use appropriate knowledge &
skills to take necessary actions on environmental, economic & social issues for a better quality of life.
Therefore, educational Institutes are the places where this type of programmes are conducted.
Green School programme was initiated in
the month of September, 17 at Santoshpur
Rishi Aurobinda Ashrama Vidyalaya,
Santoshpur. Classroom activities and
outdoor visit were arranged for the
selected students of the school.
GREEN SCHOOL AWARD was presented
to the school in the month of December,17
during their Annual function on 11
January,18.
FIELD TRIP
An outdoor trip ws arranged to Khudirabad area
near Mukundupur on 04.02.2018 in connection with
the captioned project. Dr. Misra & Mr. Dipankar De
of PUPA led the group of girl students of class 9 of
Rishi Aurobindo Balika Vidyapith, Santoshpur and
demonstrated various aspects of environmental
science by showing different trees and plants near a
fish bhery. The students were divided into several groups with a student leader in each group.
The students were advised to document the leanings ( Environment as shared space)'.
The enthusiasm of the students deserves special mention. A couple of students, i.e. Ms. Preeti
and Ms. Aditi showed good leadership qualities. It was an innovative learning experience for
all.
LIST OF GREEN SCHOOLS (PUPA)
1. Ananda Asram Balika Vidyalaya, Naktala, Kolkata 700 027................................ 2008
2. Alipur Multipurpose Girls’ School, 20B, Judges’ Court Road, Hastings House, Alipore,
Kolkata 700 027...........................................................................................................2009
3. Sakhawat Memorial Govt. Girls High School, ................ ................................. ..2010
4. Phulbari Sitala High School(H.S.), Sagar Island .............................................................. 2010
5. Dhablat Lakshman Parabesh High School, Sagar Island................................................. 2011
6. Jadavpur Sammilita Balika Vidyalaya, Baghajatin, Kolkata 700 086...........................2011
7. Sontoshpur Rishi Aurobindo Balika Vidyapith, Santoshpur, Kolkata 700075, ... .......2017
Ananda Asram Balika Vidyalaya, Alipur Multipurpose Girls’ School, Sakhawat Memorial Govt. Girls
High School, Jadavpur Sammilita Balika Vidyalaya, Sontoshpur Rishi
Aurobindo Balika Vidyapith, Dhablat Lakshman Parabesh High School
(Sagar Island), Phulbari Sitala High School(H.S.), Sagar Island.,
Sontoshpur Rishi Aurobindo Balika Vidyapith,
Green school programme was inaugurated on 6th February,
2018 at Chowringee Free Primary School, with the objectives of
conducting year-long hands-on- activities on Biodivesrsity
conservation, waste management, water conservation,
observation of various environment days. PUPA provided
mentoring support to the school for organising their
International Eco-School Programme (GO GREEN GO CLEAN).
GREEN SCHOOL MEET was arranged at Sundarban
Janakalyan Sangha Vidyaniketan on 27.12.18 with support
from Krishna Suchitra Memorial Centre for Rural
development & Research.
EARTHIAN Sustainability Education Camp was organised
on 18.09.18
Science Camp ( 20.07.19):
Paribesh Unnayan Parishad (PUPA) organised a Science Camp in the premises
of Sundarban Janakalyan Sangha Vidyaniketan (H.S) , at Sagar Island on 20th July,2019
with the support from Department of Science & Technology (DST,WB).
The objective of the camp is to develop scientific thinking through project-based learning in
middle and high school (grades 5-10), and also in primary level. It is believed that though
technique and information are critical to learning the sciences, creativity is just as important
and should be cultivated in children from a young age. The process of experimentation,
asking questions, and learning from both surprising and expected results should be integrated
into School's science education, especially in subjects such as Biology, Chemistry,
Environmental subject, Project-based learning is a prime example of a method that allows
students to experience and grow their reasoning abilities.
More than 100 students (including girls & boys of class IV to XI) from 10 local schools with
18 teachers actively participated in the day-long science camp.
The students are divided in groups (WATER, WASTES & BIODIVERSITY), groups with
their guide teachers .They were explained how to write a good science project report on a
particular topic successfully by Mrs. Rinku Das (A.T. of Physics of a Govt. sponsored School
of Kolkata ). Students were guided to take different projects on different local issues like
conservation of traditional variety of rice , recycling of waste water , rain water harvesting ,
finding the importance of weeds in surrounding area .Students Cleared their the doubts by
the direct interaction with the Dr Amales Misra & Sri Sudipta Bhattacharya.
Following experiments were demonstrated on 21st July,19:
1. Measuring density of water
2.Comparing density of water and oil
3. Producing magnet by magnetic induction
4. Invisible ink using Onion juice
5.Measuring the pH of different solution by universal pH paper
6.Comparing the pH of saliva before and after lunch
7. Reflection and refraction of light using laser torch
8.Electrolysis of water
9.function of electric switch
SCIENCE CAMP ( July, 2019) support from WBCSST
E) Biodiversity Conservation
. Biodiversity Conservation Park in Farmers' Field at Sagar Island ( support from WBBB);
Biodiversity Conservation Park (a project of the W.B.
Biodiversity Board) 2014-18 : The primary objective is to
promote Food & Nutritional security by bringing back of
traditional local varieties of paddy and vegetable seeds and
Awareness generation for Conservation & Sustainable
utilization of local Agro-bio-resources. This would be
achieved through On-firm conservation of indigenous
biodiversity, by establishing a network of informed local
groups of people.
F) Climate resilient Agriculture
Conservation of more than 100 varieties of traditional Paddy varieties at Sagar island
(including 15 Salt tolerant varieties);
‘Conservation of local Agro-Biodiversity for better livelihoods through the use of local resources
in response to poor areas of Sunderbans’
(GEF/UNDP/SGP/CEE) (2014-16).
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task of identifying, collecting and distributing salt tolerant
varieties of paddy seeds (Hangra, Nona Dhdheswar, Nona
Malabati, Talmugur, nona Bokra, Kerala Sundari, etc.)
among the small and marginal farmers whose lands were
affected by saline water intrusion at Sagar &
Patharpratima Blocks. The result was miraculous in terms
of significant growth in productivity (increase was more
than 500-1000 kg/hectre) which ensured the subsistence farmers a square meal a day throughout the year.
The farmers were also provided with training on Farming with high organic inputs. The project was
also able to identify the salt tolerant capacities of the different paddy seeds. It was also necessary to
create a stock or seed reserve of these rare varieties (SEED BANK) of traditional seeds so that more and
more farmers could be reached. It was achieved through designing a cost benefit sharing model which
has been implemented for keeping the project sustainable. We started with nearly 300 small farmers in
2014 and was able to extend the facility to more than 800 farmers at the end of the second year(2016).
G. AWARD RECEIVED:
1. National Girl Child Education Award (2017): Awarded by International Association
of Educators for World peace, received on 11 July,2017
2. Awarded by Sagar Block Panchayet Samity & Sagar Block Development office, Sagar
Island for girl child education on Kanyasree Diwas ( 28 July,2017)
3. Kolkata NGO Leadership Award( 2017)
4. Appreciation from Earth Day network (2017)
H. Media Coverage (Print & Electronic)
i) Mi Zhou and Dorien Braam of Praxis Labs visited our project areasDec.,2014 and interacted with
community members. Report : COMMUNITY
RESILIENCE AND DISASTER-RELATED
DISPLACEMENT IN SOUTH ASIA, by, 2015, Published
by the Norwegian Refugee Council. Link:
https://www.nrc.no/.../community-resilience-and-disaster-
related-displacement-in-south
In page 58 of the Report:
"The 2014 tidal floods increased the salinity of agricultural
land. High-yield rice varieties can only be cultivated after the
monsoon season, when the rains decrease salinity. One local
NGO, Paribesh Unnayan Parishad, is currently developing
a seed bank of indigenous and saline-resistant rice varieties,
and training farmers in their cultivation. Demonstration plots
are used to introduce new techniques by example".
ii) Report on Unusual Saline flood (2014) at Sagar Island, S.24 Parganas
In July,2014, a sudden saline flood (Mystry Tide floods Sagar, TOI, 26 August,2014) devastated more than
10 villages of Sagar Island.
Silently rises the sea by Jayanta Basu, 12.11.14 (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jayanta-basu/silently-rises-
the-sea_b_6373220.html?1419355743&ir=India)
Report on Unusual Saline flood (2014) at Sagar Island, S.24 Parganas Prepared by PARIBESH UNNAYAN PARISHAD
iii) Research Report on "PEOPLES’ PERCEPTION OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN SAGAR ISLAND. PROJECT FUNDED BY SPMU,ICZMP, IESWM, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GOVT. OF WEST BENGAL".
iv) Broadcasting through Television (ZEE BANGLA)
ZEE BANGLA DADAGIRI has selected the activities of PUPA at Sagar Island for telecasting and
support.
1. Activities of our Alternative Study Centre : [Promoting scientific temperament of school children
at our Study Centre ( P.K.Ray Memorial Study Centre for Children of Class V onwards & KRISHNA-SUCHITRA
Memorial Learning Centre for Pre-school children & primary students). It was telecasted on 16 May,16
(Episode 55,) at 9.30 p.m. in ZEE BANGLA Dadagiri Season 6. http://www.ozee.com/shows/dadagiri-
unlimited-season-6/video/dadagiri-unlimited-season-6-episode-55-may-16-2016-full-episode.html
2. Salt tolerant Traditional Paddy cultivation ( organic): telecasted on 25th April,16
( Episode 46). http://www.ozee.com/shows/dadagiri-unlimited-season-6/video/dadagiri-unlimited-season-6-episode-46-april-25-2016-full-
episode.html#.VyoM_LJDb3I.email
Visit of Rtn. Sidhartha Ray for paddy seed distribution, telecasted on 8 June,2016, (Episode 66
(http://www.ozee.com/shows/dadagiri-unlimited-season-6/video/dadagiri-unlimited-season-6-episode-
66-ju.)
V) NEWSPAPER Clippings
i) In July,2014, a sudden saline flood (Mystry Tide floods
Sagar, TOI, 26 August,2014) devastated more than 10
villages of Sagar Island.
ii) Total paddy varieties cultivated were more than 100 in our Biodiversity Conservation Park, Village
Phulbari, Sagar Block for seed production. (Anandabazar, S. 24 Parganas Edition, 18.11.15).
iii) Anandabazar , S. 24 Parganas Edition, 06.12.2016 (on Jaiba sar)
I. Activity designing for greening the Syllabus ( DI of Schools, HM, Teachers,
students & PUPA working together)
Primary Students learning Paddy cultivation
( Salt tolerant Paddy for oastal Area)
Miss Aunnesha Bhowmick of Commonwealth School of Boston, USA
at Sagar Island ( School & Community) for Science popularisation