Wipro Earthian - National Sustainability Education Program
₹50,000 Cash Prize & National Recognition
Wipro Earthian - National Sustainability Education Program is a competition by Wipro Foundation for students in Class 6–12, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Class 6–12
Fee
Free
Duration
Typically spanning four months for activities and submissions.
Format
Team · Teams of 5
Time needed
Approximately 2-3 hours per week for 3-4 weeks, plus additional time for research and discussions.
About This Opportunity
Wipro Earthian is a comprehensive sustainability education program for schools across India, initiated by Wipro Foundation in collaboration with partners like C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre. The program encourages students to engage with pressing environmental issues such as climate change, water scarcity, biodiversity loss, and waste management through activity-based learning and project submissions. It aims to integrate sustainability thinking into the school curriculum and empower young minds to drive positive change.
Participation is open to students from Standard/Grade 6th to 12th in any school across India. Students form teams of 2 to 5 members, guided by a teacher facilitator. The program emphasizes hands-on activities, research, and documentation, allowing students to explore sustainability themes within their school campuses and local communities.
Participants gain valuable skills in teamwork, observation, research, analysis, and creative problem-solving. Winning teams receive cash prizes, mementos, and certificates, with national and regional recognition for their innovative projects. All participating teams that submit projects receive a participation certificate, fostering a deeper understanding of environmental issues and promoting a sustainable way of life.
The program also offers continuous engagement opportunities and teacher training workshops to build institutional capacity in sustainability education. It aims to connect classroom learning with real-world environmental challenges, encouraging students to develop solutions for a sustainable future.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 6–12
- Age Range
- 11 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Open to any school students in India in grades 6 to 12.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of environmental concepts.
- Interest in sustainability and ecological issues.
Students from Standard/Grade 6th to 12th (ages 11-18) from any school in India are eligible. Participants must form teams of 2-5 members, guided by a teacher. The program is open to all genders and has no financial criteria or special reservations.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Intermediate
What's covered
The program involves activity-based modules focusing on themes like water, biodiversity, and waste. Activities are designed to connect with the regular school syllabus and can be considered for Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE).
Rewards & Recognition
Award
₹50,000
Cash prizes of INR 50,000 are awarded to the top 20 winning teams at the national level. These special awards are addressed at the institutional level to encourage building institutional capability in sustainability education.
Prizes
Mementos & Special Awards
Regional winners receive mementos and certificates. There are also 20 special awards for 20 teams.
Certificate
Participation & Winner Certificates
Participation certificates are awarded to all teams that submit projects. Winning teams receive additional certificates for national and regional recognition.
Opens doors to
Provides a strong foundation and practical experience in sustainability, beneficial for admissions to higher education programs in environmental studies, science, and engineering.
Career pathways
Fosters interest in environmental science, sustainability, and related fields, potentially leading to careers in ecology, conservation, and green technology.
Recognition
National & Regional Recognition
Skills your child builds
Languages
What your child will do
- Activity-based learning modules on water, biodiversity, and waste.
- Research and field reporting.
- Project submissions (PDF format).
- Teacher orientation workshops.
- Discussions and group reflection sessions.
Mentors & faculty
Teachers act as facilitators and guides. Wipro's sustainability partners and educators also provide support.
Rounds & format
The competition involves a single round of project submission. In Part A, teams conduct research and activities related to chosen sustainability themes (water, biodiversity, waste). In Part B, they need to write an analytical essay of around 2,500 words. The top 20 teams will be selected as the winning team.
How entries are judged
Projects are evaluated based on the genuineness of the activity, creativity in documentation, how well activities are connected, how well broader connections to sustainability are drawn, and understanding/presentation of issues.
Selection process
Selection is based on the quality and impact of the submitted project reports, demonstrating a deep understanding of the chosen sustainability theme and innovative solutions.
How to apply
- 1Schools register for the program, and teachers facilitate team formation. Registration is typically done via a Google Form link shared during orientation workshops or by sending an email with team details to the program coordinator.
- 2Project reports are submitted in soft PDF format via email to the state-specific email ID.
Fees & financial support
Fee details
There is no entry fee for participation in the Wipro Earthian program.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wipro Earthian - National Sustainability Education Program free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in Wipro Earthian - National Sustainability Education Program ?
Students in Class 6–12. children aged 11-18.
What will my child gain from Wipro Earthian - National Sustainability Education Program ?
Cash prizes of INR 50,000 for top winning teams.. National and regional recognition for best project submissions.. Certificates of participation for all submitting teams.. Development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.. Enhanced understanding of environmental sustainability issues.. Opportunity to engage in activity-based learning and real-world projects.. Mentorship and guidance from teachers and sustainability experts.. Strengthens concepts in science, social sciences, and language skills.. Opportunity to participate in a three-year Continuous Engagement Program (CEP) for winning schools.. There will be 20 special awards for 20 teams with cash prize..
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