The Education Board of the MOEFCC Promotion Council stands as the council`s cornerstone for disseminating its core objectives and fostering a widespread culture of environmental responsibility. Recognizing that sustainable change requires a well-informed and engaged populace, the Board`s mandate extends beyond traditional forest and wildlife concerns. It acts as a central hub for developing and implementing comprehensive educational strategies that reach a diverse audience, encompassing:
Educational Institutions: Designing and integrating environmental curricula into schools, colleges, and universities, from primary to higher education.
Industries: Creating training programs and resources to promote sustainable business practices, reduce environmental impact, and adopt green technologies.
Individuals: Developing public awareness campaigns, workshops, and outreach programs to empower citizens to make environmentally conscious choices in their daily lives.
NGOs: Collaborating with non-governmental organizations to enhance their capacity in environmental education and outreach, and to amplify their impact.
The Board`s activities include creating engaging learning materials, developing innovative educational tools, supporting teacher training, and leveraging digital platforms to maximize reach. By equipping stakeholders across all sectors with the knowledge and skills necessary to address environmental challenges, including issues like deforestation, biodiversity loss, pollution, and wildfires, the Education Board empowers them to become active participants in building a sustainable future.It is through this broad-based educational approach that the Council aims to achieve its overarching goal of fostering a society that values, protects, and sustainably manages its natural resources.
Director
(Education & Training Board India)