Kohima, Feb 5: Assam Rifles Public School, Phek, and Assam Rifles High School, Naginimora, have been adjudged first in the Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Ratings (SHVR) 2025–26 under Category I and Category II (Urban Area) respectively. The initiative, conducted by the Government of Nagaland, aims to encourage cleanliness, environmental sustainability, and the adoption of green practices in schools across the state.
The felicitation ceremony was held at Kohima on February 3, 2026, where the Principals of both institutions formally received the awards on behalf of their schools. The recognition highlights the schools’ consistent efforts in maintaining hygiene, promoting waste management, implementing eco-friendly initiatives, and engaging students in environmental awareness activities.
Officials from the Education Department of Nagaland lauded the Assam Rifles schools for their exemplary performance, noting that they serve as benchmarks for other institutions in implementing sustainable practices. Activities such as plantation drives, water conservation measures, cleanliness drives, and energy-saving initiatives contributed to their top ranking in the SHVR assessment.
The schools’ leadership expressed pride in the achievement and emphasized that environmental education and green initiatives remain an integral part of the curriculum, fostering a sense of responsibility and awareness among students from an early age. This recognition underscores Assam Rifles’ continued focus on holistic education that combines academic excellence with social and environmental consciousness.
Through such initiatives, Assam Rifles’ educational institutions aim not only to provide quality learning but also to cultivate sustainable habits that benefit students, communities, and the environment.