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Green Pencil & Imperial Auto Launch Four Eco-Libraries in Faridabad Schools
Imagine schools getting special reading rooms that are also super green!
The Green Pencil Foundation and Imperial Auto Industries have opened four of these 'eco-libraries' in Faridabad.
These aren't just places for books; they are designed to teach kids about nature and how to take care of our planet.
The libraries use furniture made from bamboo and have gardens made from recycled bottles.
They also have special bins for sorting trash and machines that provide reusable pads for girls.
The goal is to help students learn about sustainability, climate change, and become helpers for the environment.
These libraries also support big global goals like quality education and fighting climate change.
Four eco-friendly libraries have been launched in Faridabad government schools by the Green Pencil Foundation and Imperial Auto Industries.
These libraries feature bamboo furniture, recycled materials, waste segregation bins, and sanitary pad vending machines.
The initiative aims to integrate environmental sustainability and climate action into education.
The project aligns with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and national missions like Vikshit Bharat.
School principals have lauded the initiative for promoting reading, sustainability, and responsible global citizenship among students.
- Who
- Green Pencil Foundation and Imperial Auto Industries
- What
- Inaugurated four fully functional Eco-Friendly Libraries
- Where
- Government schools in Faridabad
- When
- September and October 2025
- Why
- To merge education with environmental sustainability, foster eco-conscious learning, and promote climate-resilient education among students.
Key facts
- Number of Libraries
- 4
- Location
- Faridabad, India
- Partners
- Green Pencil Foundation, Imperial Auto Industries
- Focus Areas
- Environmental sustainability, climate action, gender equality, quality education
- Inauguration Period
- September-October 2025
Quotes
Ms. Sushma Yadav
Principal, Government Senior Secondary School, Chhainsa
“This eco-library is a transformative step that not only promotes reading but places sustainability at the heart of our school culture.”
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Principal of Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Chhainsa Ballabgarh
Principal, Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Chhainsa Ballabgarh
“This initiative addresses both climate action and gender inclusion. It beautifully integrates environmental awareness with education, shaping our students into responsible global citizens.”
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Mr. Sandy Khanda
Founder and Director of the Green Pencil Foundation
“Our Eco-Friendly Library initiative is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Prime Minister’s Vikshit Bharat Mission, and the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign. These libraries are not just reading zones—they are green learning ecosystems nurturing the sustainability leaders of tomorrow.”
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