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    Project Proposal

    on

    Ecological Conservation of Aquatic Fauna


    involving School Children by observing
    MEENMANGAL,
    a traditional festival.

    AIM INDIA
    FOUNDATION
    41, Ballygaunge Terrace, Kolkata 700029
    Website: www.aimindia,org.in
    email: [email protected]

    Project Proposal on

    Ecological Conservation of Aquatic Fauna involving School Children by


    observing MEENMANGAL, a traditional festival.

    1. MEENMANGAL
     Basically, a philosophical approach and also a pragmatic one.

     The students are motivated on environment and their responsibility for protecting
    environment. We have to motivate them. The fishlings are released lovingly by
    the students in their own hands. They shall feel they are taking the role of
    protectors. The love for nature shall grow in their minds. If the egg is allowed to
    mature we may get up to half a million fishlings, per fish.

     Previously it was our custom and also social law not to eat eggs of fish after
    Durga Puja till Saraswati Puja. It was the proper time to protect fish egg. All the
    students of the schools should participate. It should be a festival, it requires
    preparation and participation. Such initiative also focuses on the wellbeing of the
    river and also of the fishermen/menfolk downstream. 

     Aims to ensure value addition to fishing crop assuring higher income generation
    for the community engaged in fishing.

     There are also ecological standpoints for conservation of fish. Additionally, role
    of sweet water fish as a major nutritional component in people’s food habit in
    rural Bengal need to be emphasized in all Sensitization Meetings/Workshops.

     Cultivation of fishery is also critically important issues in local deployment


    directly in fishery – single and intensive, capture and vending and also indirectly
    in the downstream production industry of accessories, transportation and hotelier.

     Keeping the natural equilibrium of the ecosystem in water bodies, in biological


    control of certain pests and water weeds, in cleansing detritus and as food of
    several aquatic animals and birds is also important factors.

     Finally, the programme also shall encourage the students and the community in
    preserving the indigenous genetic bio-diversity.

    2. Programme Outline
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    (i) Formation of Core Groups and selection of 105 schools (5 schools from each
    21 districts), preferably the Front Runner Schools (FRSs), covered under the
    Activity Based Learning Programme (ABLEP), a programme installed by the
    State Education Department, Govt of West Bengal.
    (ii) The selection of the 105 schools shall also be made keeping feasibility of the
    schools’ proximity to rivers/water bodies in view.
    (iii) Collection and development of Resource Materials.
    (iv) 2-Days State level Sensitization Workshop involving the teachers, experts and
    Environment activists.
    (v) One-Day District level Sensitization Workshops in 21 Districts with teachers,
    students, district level experts and Science Clubs.
    (vi) School level Campaign, distribution of resource materials. Aquarium Display,
    Competition by using local variety of fishes available, Quiz Contest and Sit &
    Draw Competition on local fish behavior. Survey and documentation on local
    fish varieties.
    (vii) Designing & Printing of Posters and booklets on Fish and related issues.
    (viii) Release of fishlings @ 5000 by each school, on the pre-determined
    MEENMANGLA DAY in the local rivers/water bodies.
    (ix) State level Meeting for review the achievement, failure and future planning. \

    3. Benefits of Environmental Education for School Children

     Imagination and enthusiasm are heightened: EE is hands-on, interactive


    learning that sparks the imagination and unlocks creativity. When EE is integrated
    into the curriculum, students are more enthusiastic and engaged in learning, which
    raises student achievement in core academic areas.

     Learning transcends the classroom: Not only does EE offer opportunities for
    experiential learning outside of the classroom; it enables students to make
    connections and apply their learning in the real world. EE helps learners see the
    interconnectedness of social, ecological, economic, cultural, and political issues.

     Critical and creative thinking skills are enhanced: EE encourages students to


    research, investigate how and why things happen, and make their own decisions
    about complex environmental issues.  By developing and enhancing critical and
    creative thinking skills, EE helps foster a new generation of informed consumers,
    workers, as well as policy or decision makers.

     Tolerance and understanding are supported: EE encourages students to


    investigate varying sides of issues to understand the full picture. It promotes
    tolerance of different points of view and different cultures.

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     State and national learning standards are met for multiple subjects: By
    incorporating EE practices into the curriculum, teachers can integrate science,
    math, language arts, history, and more into one rich lesson or activity, and still
    satisfy numerous state and national academic standards in all subject areas. Taking
    a class outside or bringing nature indoors provides an excellent backdrop or
    context for interdisciplinary learning.

     Biophobia and nature deficit disorder decline: By exposing students to nature


    and allowing them to learn and play outside, EE fosters sensitivity, appreciation,
    and respect for the environment.  It combats “nature deficit disorder” … and it’s
    FUN!

     Healthy lifestyles are encouraged: EE gets students outside and active, and helps
    address some of the health issues we are seeing in children today, such as obesity,
    attention deficit disorders, and depression.  Good nutrition is often emphasized
    through EE and stress is reduced due to increased time spent in nature.

     Communities are strengthened: EE promotes a sense of place and connection


    through community involvement. When students decide to learn more or take
    action to improve their environment, they reach out to community experts, donors,
    volunteers, and local facilities to help bring the community together to understand
    and address environmental issues impacting their neighborhood.

     Responsible action is taken to better the environment: EE helps students


    understand how their decisions and actions affect the environment, builds
    knowledge and skills necessary to address complex environmental issues, as well
    as ways we can take action to keep our environment healthy and sustainable for
    the future.  Service-learning programs offered by PLT and other EE organizations
    provide students and teachers with support through grants and other resources for
    action projects.

     Students and teachers are empowered: EE promotes active learning, citizenship,


    and student leadership. It empowers youth to share their voice and make a
    difference at their school and in their communities. EE helps teachers build their
    own environmental knowledge and teaching skills. I hope these “top ten” benefits
    will give you the confidence and commitment to incorporate EE into your
    curriculum!

     
    4. Benefits of Environmental Education to School Children for the Society

    Enhancing the appreciation of the environment among citizens can give rise to overall
    positive environmental, behavioral change. Air pollution, poor managing of waste,
    rising water shortage, declining groundwater tables, water pollution, low conservation
    and quality of forests, biodiversity loss, and land & soil degradation are a few of the
    main environmental issues faced by the global world, and population explosion also
    adds stress to environmental issues and its resources. So, education on environmental
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    issues is essential today since it lets people build up skills, foster a dedication to take
    steps individually and communally to maintain and enhance the environment. The
    primary purpose of education when it comes to environmental protection is offering
    awareness. Education can provide better awareness of a variety of ecological issues
    that take place day by day. If we can develop environment volunteers among the kids
    the society will bound to be changed.

    5. Budget Estimate

    (1) Premise of the Budget Estimate

    Sl. No. Details of participants Man-power


    1 Two teachers from each districts (21 district x 2) 42
    2 10 Scientists from University and CIFRI & BENFISH 10
    3 One Science Club activist from each district (21 districts x 1) 21
    4 10 from Host Agency 10
    5 10 from ‘DISHA’ (Fishermen’s Cooperative) 10
    Total no. of persons: 100

    (2) Expenditure to organize Core Group Meeting will be borne by Aim India Foundation –
    NIL.

    (3) Two-days’ State Level Sensitization Workshop

    Sl. No. Details of expenditure Rs.


    1 Food & Accommodation for 100 persons @ Rs. 700/- x 100 x 2 days 1,40,000.00
    2 TA for 100 persons @ Rs. 1000/- (will be restricted to actuals) 1,00,000.00
    3 Resource Persons’ Honorarium (total 10 RPs in 2 days) @ Rs. 1000/- x 10 10,000.00
    4 Venue Management including PA system Cost @ Rs. 10000/- x 2 days 20,000.00
    Sub-total (A) 2,80,000.00

    (4) One day District Level Sensitization Workshop

    Sl. No. Details of expenditure Rs.


    For 100 participants consisting of district level representatives of the
    1 Host, representative teachers of selected schools, experts, community 5,25,000.00
    representatives @ Rs. 25,000/- (Lump Sum) ie. 21 District x 25,000/-
    Sub-total (B) 5,25,000.00

    (5) One day School Level Programme – MEENMANGAL DAY

    Sl. No. Details of expenditure Rs.


    For 105 schools @ Rs. 15,000/- (Lump Sum) towards organization,
    1 including light tiffin cost for participants, decoration, printing of 15,75,000.00
    banners, cost of prizes & certificates etc. ie. 105 schools x 15,000/-
    2. For 105 schools fishlings @ Rs.6/- per pc for 5000 fishlings per 31,50,000.00
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    school (5000 x 6 x 105)
    Sub-total (C) 47,25,000.00

    (6) Resource Materials

    Sl. No. Details of expenditure Rs.


    Resource Materials including designing & printing of Posters, Banners
    1 and other publicity materials, including writing, editing & printing of 10,00,000.00
    booklets for distribution to districts/schools.
    Sub-total (D) 10,00,000.00

    (7) Two Full Time Coordinators

    Sl. No. Details of expenditure Rs.


    1 Two full time Coordinator @ Rs. 20,000/- x 3 x 6 months 3,60,000.00
    Sub-total (E) 3,60,000.00

    (8) Travelling, Monitoring & Coordination Expenses

    Sl. No. Details of expenditure Rs.


    Travelling, Monitoring & Coordination Expenses by the Coordinators
    1 1,20,000.00
    @ Rs. 20,000/- x 6 months
    Sub-total (F) 1,20,000.00
    Total (A+B+C+D+E+F) 70,10,000.00
    Add: 5% Contingencies on Rs.70,10,000/- 3,50,500.00
    Grand Total 73,60,500.00

    (Rupees Seventy three lakh sixty thousand five hundred only)


    Say, Rs.73.60 lakh only

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