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Eco-friendly practices in a rural
Government School in Banawasi, Kanakapura:
A role model
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Eco San toilets built in
Banavasi Government School |
The water shortage in many areas of Bangalore affects children
studying in schools, especially those in Government managed
schools. Rain water harvesting is a self-sustainable solution to
overcome this shortage. With the support of AFP and Accenture, |
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Vidyanikethan implemented eco-based and eco-friendly
technologies and techniques at the Government High School in
Banawasi, Kanakpura, where about 400 children from rural areas
study from 6th to the 10th standard.
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The concept of eco-sanitation, wherein human waste is disposed
in such a way that it uses minimal water, and is collected in a
manner that liquid and solid waste is segregated at the source
and directly mixes with the soil, enriching the soil’s nutrient
content significantly. Based on this, two eco-sanitation units
or toilets were constructed.
Given the large expanse of the ground behind the school,
Vidyanikethan also initiated a kitchen garden as a learning
experience for the children. The school also installed solar
panels to power its lights as there were prolonged power cuts in
the area. In many ways, with the support of AFP and Accenture,
this school is serving as a model to the other school by its
eco-friendly based practices to serve its needs.To find out
more about Eco Sanitation
click
here
To find out more about Rain water harvesting
click
here |
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