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India Today
3 hours ago
- General
- India Today
Girls' school from Haryana among world's top 10 for supporting students' health
Government Girls Senior Secondary School (GGSSS) in NIT-5, Faridabad, has secured a place among the top 10 finalists of the prestigious World's Best School Prizes 2025. Organised by UK-based T4 Education, the awards recognise schools making a significant impact in the fields of education, health, and community Faridabad has been shortlisted under the 'Supporting Healthy Lives' school was chosen for its focused work in transforming the lives of at-risk girls by linking nutritional programmes, mental health support, and physical well-being with This approach has helped reduce dropout rates and created a more supportive learning Minister of Haryana, Mahipal Dhanda, welcomed the recognition and said, "This achievement is inspirational for the government schools of the state. It proves that government schools can perform on the global stage."He added that the recognition would give further push to the state's education reform initiatives, including the introduction of smart classrooms, STEM labs, and improved teacher GGSSS Faridabad, three other schools from Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh also made it to the top 10 finalists across different SCHOOL 'S HOLISTIC MODEL HIGHLIGHTS POWER OF PUBLIC EDUCATIONThe selected schools will now compete for the final awards, which will be announced in October. Winners will be invited to the World Schools Summit in Abu Dhabi, scheduled for November 50 shortlisted schools across five categories are also eligible for a public vote, which will determine the winner of the Community Choice categories include Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, Innovation, Overcoming Adversity, and Supporting Healthy Lives.T4 Education, the organisation behind the awards, was founded after the COVID-19 pandemic to give schools a platform to share solutions and inspire educational progress globally. It has built a network of over 2,00,000 teachers from more than 100 Faridabad school has made its mark by addressing not just academic needs but the overall well-being of its school's integrated approach reflects a wider shift in education, where emotional and physical health are being recognised as key parts of student recognition puts a spotlight on the potential of government schools to lead in innovation and student care, especially in under-resourced the school moves ahead in the final rounds, its story may serve as a model for other institutions aiming to bridge social gaps through education.
Hindustan Times
14 hours ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
F'bad govt school among world's top 10 major feat: Mahipal Dhanda
Haryana education minister Mahipal Dhanda on Thursday said that the Government Girls Senior Secondary School (GGSSS), NIT-5, Faridabad, has been named among the top 10 finalists for the World's Best School Prizes 2025, an honour shared by only four schools from India. These prestigious awards were instituted by T4 Education, a UK-based organisation operating in over 100 countries, in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. 'This achievement is an inspiration for government schools across the state. It proves that government schools have the potential to shine on the global stage,' Dhanda said. He added that the recognition of the Faridabad school serves as a guiding light for others and will motivate more government schools to innovate and prioritise student welfare. The GGSSS, NIT-5 Faridabad, has been shortlisted under the 'Supporting Healthy Lives' category of the World's Best School Prizes 2025, by T4 Education, working to empower teachers, school leaders and education systems worldwide. Other Indian schools in the top 10 list include Zila Parishad School, Jalinder Nagar (Pune, Maharashtra); Ekya School, JP Nagar (Karnataka); and Delhi Public School, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh).
New Indian Express
10-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Delhi CM launches 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, bats for green cover expansion
NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minsiter Rekha Gupta on Monday launched the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' campaign from the campus of Government Girls Senior Secondary School (GGSSS) in Shalimar Bagh. Calling it a historic step by the Delhi Government, the chief minister said this is not just an environmental initiative, but also an emotional, cultural, and social commitment dedicated to our mothers, motherland, and Mother Nature. Gupta took a jibe at the previous Delhi government, saying it rejected several people-centric central schemes purely for political reasons. She expressed regret that even social and environmental efforts were viewed through a political lens. The CM stressed on making the campaign a mass movement by involving schools, religious and social organizations, and government institutions. She said the Delhi government has set a target of planting 70 lakh trees this year. Highlighting Delhi's alarming environmental condition, she said tree plantation is one of the most effective ways to fight pollution. Recalling past traditions, she said neem, peepal, and banyan trees were once common in household courtyards, not just for religious reasons but also for their scientific value. She urged people to revive these traditions to restore ecological balance. The CM said that the campaign has now been officially launched and every department, school, and institution will take part. She urged Delhiites to plant a tree in the name of their mother, motherland, or Mother Nature and contribute to a greener Delhi. She appealed to people to plant trees not only at home but also under flyovers, along roadsides, and in all empty spaces. She also invited corporates, civil society, and religious groups to support the cause. Sharing a personal moment, she said, 'When the Prime Minister planted a Sindoor (vermilion) tree at his residence, I too wished for the same. This morning, during a public hearing, a few citizens gifted me a Sindoor sapling. I smiled and thought—had I wished for more, perhaps even that would have come true. It felt as though God fulfilled my desire.' CM planted the Sindoor tree as part of the campaign and called it a symbol of India's cultural spirit. She added, 'I thank PM Modi and our armed forces for ensuring the dignity of our sisters through 'Operation Sindoor.' This is not just a campaign but a reflection of our national spirit.' She concluded by saying, 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' is not just a plantation drive—it is a pledge of respect towards mothers and a responsibility towards Earth. The Delhi Government is committed to making this a people's movement.
