Gian Jyoti Global School Honoured with National Green School Award

Mohali, February 2, 2026: Gian Jyoti Global School, Phase II, Mohali, has achieved a prestigious milestone by being awarded the National Green School Award for its outstanding contribution towards environmental protection and sustainable development. The award was presented during a national-level ceremony organized by the Government of India at Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The award was received by Principal Gian Jyot, representing the institution.
Notably, Gian Jyoti Global School is the only private school from Mohali district to receive this honour. A total of 23 schools from the district were awarded, all of which were government schools except Gian Jyoti Global School. This achievement highlights the school’s strong commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices.
The award is based on a rigorous Green School Audit conducted under the guidelines of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. The school demonstrated excellence through several impactful initiatives, including the development of a Zero-Waste Campus, successfully recycling and composting over 90 percent of its waste. By adopting solar energy, the school has reduced its conventional electricity consumption by nearly 30 percent.
To conserve water, an advanced Rainwater Harvesting System has been installed on the campus. Additionally, the school has been declared completely Single-Use Plastic Free.
This recognition is conferred under the Environment Education Programme of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and is jointly implemented by the Punjab State Council for Science and Technology, Chandigarh, and the Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi.
Expressing pride over the achievement, J.S. Bedi, Chairman, Gian Jyoti Group, stated that students at Gian Jyoti Global School are introduced to environmental protection, recycling, water and energy conservation, and eco-friendly practices from an early age. He added that this collective effort by the school management, teachers, students, and parents has positioned the school as a model institution in environmental education and a step towards nurturing responsible future citizens.