National Green Corps Programme (NGC-ECO-Club)
by Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt. of India
Hands-on environment skills
Nationwide school eco-club programme of MoEFCC that engages children in biodiversity, water, energy, waste and conservation activities through structured eco-clubs.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Free
Participation format
Team
Teams of 30 to 50
Duration
Year-round, aligned with the school academic calendar
Eligibility
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.
- Grade level
- Grade 1 to 12
- Age range
- 6 to 18 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- 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
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and 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
Key dates
- Registration opened
- 1 Jun 2026
- Registration closes
- 30 Mar 2027
- Dates
- 1 Jun 2026 to 30 Mar 2027
Respective schools, Multiple Cities
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.
Rules and guidelines
- Each eco-club must operate under the supervision of a designated teacher in-charge.
- Activities should align with the five core NGC themes and the annual action plan approved by the school.
- Funds received as annual grant must be used solely for eco-club activities.
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.
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 and faculty
Teacher in-charge at each school, supported by State Nodal Agencies and the Centre for Environment Education as the national resource agency
Languages
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who can join the National Green Corps eco-club programme?
The programme is open to students of government, government-aided and private schools across India that are affiliated to a recognised education board, with each eco-club typically having 30 to 50 student members.
How do schools enrol in the NGC programme?
Schools enrol through their State Nodal Agency, usually the State Pollution Control Board or State Council of Science, Technology and Environment, by submitting an enrolment request and constituting an eco-club under a teacher in-charge.
Is there any fee for students to participate?
There is no participation fee for students. Eligible eco-clubs receive an annual grant from the central programme to support their activities.
What kinds of activities do NGC eco-clubs undertake?
Eco-clubs undertake activities related to biodiversity conservation, water and energy conservation, waste management and resource conservation, including tree plantation, rainwater harvesting, composting, cleanliness drives, gardens and environmental day events.
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