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National
Green Corps (NGC)
Background
Supported
by Ministry of Environment &
Forests, Govt. of India, this
project has been formulated
to establish Eco-Clubs in schools
to constitute a National Green
Corps (NGC) with a prime aim
to generate awareness for environmental
concern amongst a group of responsible
citizens. ASTEC has been appointed
by the Govt. of Assam as the
Nodal Agency for the state of
Assam and its Director as the
Nodal Officer. Books and booklets
received from MoEF, Govt. of
India and Centre for Environment
Education (CEE), NE have been
received and distributed.
Objectives
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To
generate awareness amongst
the students and common
masses. |
Activities
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In-door
and Out-door activities
in some districts undertaken. |
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Plantation
Drive in some districts
undertaken. |
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An
additional amount to districts
of Darrang, Tinsukia, Golaghat,
Jorhat, Nagaon, Sonitpur
and Dhemaji released. |
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A
State Level NGC Meet held
during January'2006 at Guwahati. |
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A
Regional Level NGC Meet
of Chief Secretaries &
Secy. Environment &
Forests of the States of
North Eastern region held
during January 2006 at Guwahati. |
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