Empowering Students for India's Environmental Future
Join India's largest school-level environmental movement. Train students in climate action, air quality awareness, and sustainability through structured internship programmes.
A joint initiative by
Our Vision & Mission
To nurture a generation of climate-aware students who lead environmental action in their communities.
Train 10 Lakh Students
Government school students from Classes 9-12 across India
Build Climate Literacy
Foundational environmental and climate knowledge for all participants
Enable Green Projects
Hands-on environmental action in schools and neighbourhoods
Promote Equity
Focus on students with limited access to exposure programmes
Delhi AQI: A Living Classroom
Delhi's recurring air pollution crisis, with AQI levels often reaching severe categories, highlights the urgent need for environmental awareness and action. Children are amongst the most affected by poor air quality, making this a critical health and educational priority.
Programme Structure
A comprehensive 6-week blended learning journey combining digital modules, in-school activities, and community projects.
Learning Framework: Understand, Observe, Act, Reflect
Understand
- • Basics of climate change
- • Air quality and AQI
- • Waste management
- • Water conservation
- • Biodiversity protection
Observe
- • Local AQI tracking
- • Waste mapping
- • Water audits
- • Tree surveys
- • Green cover analysis
Act
- • School campaigns
- • Waste segregation drives
- • Tree care initiatives
- • Water saving actions
- • Community awareness
Reflect & Share
- • Green diaries
- • Presentations
- • Peer learning
- • Storytelling
- • YourStory features
What Makes It an Internship
Six Internship Tracks
Students may choose one track based on their interests and local environmental priorities.
AQI awareness and clean air campaigns
Segregation, composting, and plastic reduction
Water audits and conservation activities
Tree census and native plantation
Documenting local green heroes and initiatives
Help RWAs and communities go green
Impact Metrics: Measuring Success
We track comprehensive indicators to measure the programme's reach, effectiveness, and community impact.
Students Trained
Number of students completing the internship programme
Schools Covered
Government schools across districts and states participating
AQI Awareness Drives
Clean air campaigns conducted in schools and communities
Waste Segregation
Schools and households adopting waste segregation practices
Trees Mapped
Trees surveyed, mapped, and planted by student teams
Water Conservation
Water saving actions and audits completed
Community Reach
Family members and neighbours engaged through student initiatives
Scale Plan: From Pilot to Pan-India
Phase 1: Delhi NCR Pilot
Test and refine programme model in the national capital region using AQI as a living classroom
Phase 2: Multi-State Expansion
Expand to 5-6 states across diverse geographical and environmental contexts
Phase 3: Pan-India Rollout
Achieve nationwide coverage making this India's largest school environmental movement
Partner Roles: A Collaborative Mission
Together, these partners bring complementary strengths—storytelling reach, grassroots mobilisation, and strategic resources—to create India's largest school-level environmental movement.
YourStory
National storytelling platform
- ✓Student showcases and features
- ✓Digital visibility and reach
- ✓Aspiration building and inspiration
Bharat Project
Grassroots mobilisation partner
- ✓District and block-level mobilisation
- ✓School onboarding and support
- ✓Grassroots community connects
- ✓Local implementation support
Ladli Foundation
Strategic funding and capacity building
- ✓Strategic funding support
- ✓Capacity building initiatives
- ✓Monitoring and evaluation
- ✓Long-term sustainability planning
Certification and Recognition
All participating students will receive a Green Bharat Student Intern Certificate jointly issued by YourStory, Bharat Project, and the Ladli Foundation.
Join the Mission
For further information, to explore partnership opportunities, or to enroll your school in the Green Bharat Student Internship, please connect with our key partners.
For general inquiries, school onboarding, and partnership discussions.
For specific inquiries related to funding and strategic collaborations.
We look forward to hearing from you and working together to cultivate a greener future by empowering young environmental leaders.