24-05-2025
Students from four KGBVs shine in story-writing contest
Lucknow: In a remarkable display of talent and environmental awareness, stories written by students from four Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) in Uttar Pradesh have been selected for state-level honours during a recent story-writing competition on climate change.
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Out of over 580 entries, 18 outstanding stories were chosen which embodied critical themes such as water conservation, urban pollution, rising temperatures, and the plight of the planet through the perspective of animals.
The schools that were recognised included KGBVs in Muradnagar, Ghaziabad (1st); Gaura, Kanpur Dehat (2nd); Muftiganj, Jaunpur (3rd); and Dewa, Barabanki (4th).
This initiative aimed to instil critical thinking and creative expression in students, allowing them to articulate pressing environmental issues, a govt spokesperson said.
Conducted under the Meena Manch programme, the competition was supported by interactive online sessions led by Anita Bhatnagar Jain, inspiring students to explore environmental concerns.
Each narrative stressed the importance of addressing climate change and conveyed messages of hope and solutions. As part of the recognition, winners will receive a signed copy of 'Kukkaru', a book by Jain focused on environmental awareness for children.
Basic education minister Sandeep Singh, emphasized the importance of engaging children in environmental education through creativity, illuminating their path to becoming responsible citizens.
