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National Green Corps Programme (NGC-ECO-Club)
by Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt. of India
Hands-on environment skills
National Green Corps Programme (NGC-ECO-Club) is a program by Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt. of India for students in Class 1–12, open to students across India. Registration closes 30 Mar 2027. It is free to take part.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Class 1–12
Fee
Free
Duration
Year-round, aligned with the school academic calendar
Format
Team · Teams of 50
Time needed
Typically a few hours per week during school activity periods, plus environmental day events
Key Dates
- Registration opens
- 1 Jun 2026
- Registration closes
- 30 Mar 2027
- Dates
- 1 Jun 2026 – 30 Mar 2027
Respective schools, Multiple Cities, Multiple States
About This Opportunity
The National Green Corps (NGC) Programme is a flagship environmental education initiative of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, launched in 2001-02 to build a nationwide cadre of environmentally conscious children.
The programme operates through school-based eco-clubs, with each eco-club typically comprising 30 to 50 student members who join voluntarily under the guidance of a teacher in charge. The network has grown into one of the largest conservation movements in the world, covering well over one lakh schools across the country.
Eco-clubs engage students in hands-on activities organised around five core themes: biodiversity conservation, water conservation, energy conservation, waste management, and land-use planning and resource management. Typical activities include tree plantation drives, rainwater harvesting, composting of biodegradable waste, setting up of vegetable gardens, butterfly gardens and biodiversity gardens, solar and biogas demonstrations, cleanliness drives in and around the school campus, nature walks, environmental quizzes, poster and essay competitions, and observance of major environmental days such as World Environment Day and Earth Day.
The Centre for Environment Education (CEE), Ahmedabad, serves as the national resource agency providing technical and advisory support. State Pollution Control Boards, State Councils of Science, Technology and Environment, and similar bodies act as State Nodal Agencies for implementation. Each eligible eco-club receives an annual grant from the central programme to support its activities, and outstanding clubs are recognised at district, state and national levels. The programme has since been streamlined under the broader Environment Education Programme (EEP) of MoEFCC, with the eco-club model continuing as its core delivery mechanism.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 1–12
- Age Range
- 6 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Enrolled student of a recognised school affiliated to any recognised education board in India
Prerequisites
- Enrolment in a recognised school
- Willingness to participate voluntarily in eco-club activities
Open to students of government, government-aided and private schools across India affiliated to a recognised education board. Participation is voluntary, through the school's eco-club, typically with 30-50 student members per club.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Beginner
What's covered
Activities organised around five core themes: biodiversity conservation, water conservation, energy conservation, waste management, and land-use planning and resource management.
Rewards & Recognition
Certificate
Eco-club participation recognition
Outstanding eco-clubs and student volunteers receive recognition and felicitation at district, state and national levels organised through the State Nodal Agencies and MoEFCC.
Recognition
National-level eco-club recognition
Skills your child builds
Languages
What your child will do
- Tree plantation and afforestation drives
- Rainwater harvesting and water conservation projects
- Composting of biodegradable waste
- Vegetable, biodiversity and butterfly gardens on school premises
- Solar and biogas demonstrations
- Cleanliness drives in and around the school campus
- Nature walks and biodiversity observation
- Environmental quizzes, poster and essay competitions
- Observance of World Environment Day and other environmental days
- Annual action plan development with teacher in-charge
Mentors & faculty
Teacher in-charge at each school, supported by State Nodal Agencies and the Centre for Environment Education as the national resource agency
How to apply
- 1Interested schools approach the designated State Nodal Agency (State Pollution Control Board or State Council of Science, Technology and Environment) for enrolment in the NGC programme.
- 2School identifies a teacher in-charge who coordinates eco-club activities and student participation.
- 3Students join the school eco-club voluntarily, forming a group of 30 to 50 NGC cadets.
- 4Eco-club prepares an annual action plan in line with the themes of biodiversity, water, energy, waste management and resource conservation.
- 5Activities are reported to the State Nodal Agency and the central programme through periodic returns to access the annual grant and recognition opportunities.
Fees & financial support
Fee details
No participation fee for students. Eligible eco-clubs receive an annual grant of around Rs 2,500 from the central programme, with some states providing additional support.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to register for National Green Corps Programme (NGC-ECO-Club)?
The registration deadline is 30 Mar 2027.
Is National Green Corps Programme (NGC-ECO-Club) free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in National Green Corps Programme (NGC-ECO-Club)?
Students in Class 1–12. children aged 6-18.
What will my child gain from National Green Corps Programme (NGC-ECO-Club)?
Hands-on engagement with biodiversity, water, energy, waste and resource conservation. Annual grant support for school eco-club activities through State Nodal Agencies. Structured exposure to environmental issues and sustainability practices. Opportunities for recognition at district, state and national levels. Development of leadership, teamwork and community engagement skills. Alignment with national missions such as Swachh Bharat and climate action.
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