Athagada, Nov 6, 2026: Reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and community-led development, Tata Steel Foundation launched its Green School Programme at Anantapur Upper Primary School in Athagada. The initiative aims to foster environmental awareness among school children and encourage sustainable practices through the active participation of students, teachers, and school communities.
The programme witnessed participation from students and teachers representing four schools: Anantapur Upper Primary School, Anantapur; Nuasasan Government U.G.M.E. School, Nuasasan; Berhampur Government Upper Primary School, Berhampur; and Government Sastree Nodal Upper Primary School, Dhurusia.
The launch commenced with a welcome ceremony by school children, followed by a plantation drive, symbolising a collective commitment towards a greener environment. A presentation on the Green School Programme was screened, followed by an orientation on its objectives and approach by the representatives from the Education vertical of the Tata Steel Foundation.
The programme was attended by Singoo Hansda, Block Education Officer, Athagada ; Rashmita Priyadarshini, Regional Officer, State Pollution Control Board, Cuttack; Kunjabihari Badajena, Tehsildar, Athagada; Natasha Jha, Plant Head, FAMD, Tata Steel, and B. D. Mohanty, Chief Operations, FAMD, Tata Steel. Along with that Sanjib Sahoo, Head, FAP, Tata Steel Odisha, Kumar Saurabh, Unit Lead, Tata Steel Foundation, Meramandali and the representatives from the Tata Steel Foundation were present.
Addressing the students, the Block Education Officer encouraged them to make tree plantation a personal commitment by pledging to plant a sapling on every birthday. Rashmita Priyadarshini urged students to translate environmental awareness into action, practise sustainable habits themselves and become advocates of environmental conservation within their families and communities.
Through the Green School Programme, Tata Steel Foundation seeks to transform schools into centres of environmental learning and action, encouraging children to adopt responsible practices and contribute towards building greener and more sustainable communities.
