JMA Pilani Participates in TERI Green Olympiad 2019 Goal 4 Target 7 SDG

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) New Delhi was established in 1974 as information centre on energy issues. However, over the following decades, it made a mark as a research institute, whose policy and technology solutions transformed people's lives and the environment. Since 1999, TERI has been conducting the GREEN Olympiad in India and abroad – an environment examination for students to gauge their knowledge level on environment and related issues. TERI's effort aligns well with the current school curriculum of various boards.

Participation in the Green Olympiad is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity for students to test their environmental quotient and enhance their appreciation of their environment. Typically, the students of Class IV to X are eligible to participate in the Olympiad at various levels. In level 1, students from class IV and V would complete, while in level 2, students from classes VI, VII and VIII would complete. In case of level 3, the students of class IX and X would take part, as a senior group. The students have the option to write the one hour duration Olympiad in both English and Hindi. The focus for this year Olympiad is Goal 4 Target 7 SDG.

While UN Sustainable Development Goal SDG 4 is Quality Education, Target 7 by 2030 aims to ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development.

Smt Jamuna Mishra Academy JMA established in the year 2004 is presently one of the most sought after schools at Pilani considered as Oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan. Alumni of JMA Pilani are pursuing higher education in various institutions which include Birla Institute of Technology and Science BITS Pilani which is one of the Institutions of Eminence and Banasthali Vidyapith which is not only in various Quacquarelli Symonds QS Rankings but also in Times Higher Education THE World Rankings as one among the best 3 - 4% global universities and Second Best Women’s University in the world.

JMA Pilani has been regularly participating in Green Olympiad for the past several years. Principal Mrs Booma Natarajan said that the examination had challenging questions which truly assess environment-related sensitivity of the students and were well woven around environmental issues, with direct linkage to the school curriculum. From JMA, a total of 109 students took the examination on 18 September 2019. In addition to prizes for country winners, state winners, all participants would be eligible to receive certificate of distinction / merit / participation. Teacher coordinators also get certificate of appreciation.  

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Mrs Booma Natarajan, M.Sc., M.A., B.Ed.
Principal, Jamuna Mishra Academy – JMA
Near Old Pilani Post Office
Pilani Rajasthan 333031 India
Phone 91-1596-242314
Email booma_pilani at yahoo.co.in
Website: http://www.jmapilani.org/Default.aspx
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/JMAPilaniRajasthanRank1/

About JMA Pilani: Jamuna Mishra Academy - JMA Pilani is a Co-educational English Medium School with Experienced Teachers, Spacious Classrooms and Modern Amenities designed to impart Quality Education combined with All Round Personality Development and lay the Best Foundation for the Child’s Future. While the school admits both boys and girls, the girl student enrollment has been steadily rising every year and is presently nearly 50% of the total strength. Right from its inception, JMA Pilani has embarked on a rich tradition of celebrating various days of national and international significance and festivals which makes it a cut above the rest schools in Pilani. The school has for boys and girls Scout and NCC, girls’ band which has been winning laurels every year. NCC cadets of JMA Pilani have also been selected for participation in Republic Day Camp RDC and Shivaji Trail Trek. Yoga, Karate, Painting and Music are not just part of school routine but a way of life for the students.

This release was published on openPR.