Why in News?
- On World Environment Day 2025, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0, along with:
- Eco Clubs for Mission LiFE Web Portal
- Microsite for Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0
- Special Environmental Education Modules for schoolchildren
Key Highlights
Launch Details
- Venue: New Delhi
Objectives of the Campaign
- Inspire tree plantation in honour of mothers
- Promote environmental consciousness among school students
- Integrate climate awareness and sustainable living into the curriculum through NEP 2020
Special Modules
- Launched for Preparatory, Middle, and Secondary stages
- Focus on:
- Parallels between mothers and Mother Earth
- Establishing Eco Clubs for Mission LiFE
- QR Codes for flora and School Nutrition Gardens
- Activity-based learning: puzzles, field assignments, hands-on tasks
Eco Clubs for Mission LiFE
- Align with 7 key themes of Mission LiFE (e.g., energy, waste, water, biodiversity)
- Target: Coverage in 14.7 lakh schools
- Mandate to establish Eco Clubs in all schools by 29th July 2025 (NEP 2020 anniversary)
Web Portal & Microsite Features
- Portal: https://ecoclubs.education.gov.in
- Features:
- Multilingual interface
- School-specific dashboards to track activities
- Upload selfies of tree plantation with mothers
- E-certificate generated upon participation
- Real-time monitoring & impact analysis
