In an attempt to have underprivileged children understand the environment we live and the threats it faces, Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has started an initiative called Right to Environmental Education (RTEE) as part of which the organisation will conduct free one-day study tours for several underprivileged children. The tours will be conducted at the Conservation Education Centre (CEC) in Goregaon.
It is an year-long initiative through which the organisation intends to reach out to as many municipal and government aided schools and colleges as possible. Slum communities, housing societies for lower income groups and NGOs working for the welfare of such kids can also get in touch with BNHS officials to participate.
The half-day programme includes a nature trail inside the BNHS Nature Reserve at Goregaon and an audio visual show on “Our Environment” and a module on waste management.
Amandeep Giran, educational officer at BNHS said, “At a time, a total of 50 kids can be accommodated taken in two groups. It is better for schools or NGOs to divide children into age groups of 5-9 years and 10-15 years so that we can explain the topics in a suitable manner.”
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