Young Environmentalist – Voices of Participants
A collection of authentic testimonials from educators, parents, students and partners who have experienced the Young Environmentalist programme and Gobar Times magazine.
Young Environmentalist – Testimonials
Down to Earth and Gobar Times have launched the Young Environmentalist initiative to spark environmental curiosity among young minds. The following accounts illustrate how the programme, the masterclasses, the quizzes and the magazine have been received across schools, families and organisations.
Educator Perspectives
Priti Arun – Science Teacher, In‑charge Environmental Initiatives, Cambridge School, New Friends Colony, New Delhi
“...Our students and some of our teachers have been attending your YE Masterclasses this year and the last. We have found these classes to be informative, gripping, and interesting, not just for our students but also for the teachers...”
Priti Arun emphasizes that the masterclasses deliver content that captures the attention of both learners and instructors, noting the sustained engagement across successive sessions. The description of the sessions as “informative, gripping, and interesting” reflects a perception that the teaching approach is dynamic and relevant to classroom practice.
Juhi Chakraborty – Teacher, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
“The Lorax (in the context of Gobar Times April 2022) – when I was studying conservation and land management – they made me watch it (original version). The cinema, movies, cartoons, etc. can be a good medium of education for the environment but a lot of thought would have to go into it.”
Juhi Chakraborty remarks that the inclusion of the original Lorax film within the April 2022 issue serves as a practical illustration of how visual media can support environmental learning. The comment underscores the belief that media must be carefully selected to maximise educational impact.
Professional and Organizational Feedback
Amrita Sunita Anand – Senior Manager, Amplifying Change
I am aware of the website and magazine. You all are doing amazing work!
Amrita Sunita Anand acknowledges the existence of the online platform and the printed magazine, expressing appreciation for the quality of the work produced by the Young Environmentalist team.
Md. Atiqur Rahman Mollick – Onushandhani Creeds Ltd., Bangladesh (Twitter handle: @rmollick)
The new magazine edition (Gobar Times June 2022) is just superb and I will look forward to more such editions from you.
Md. Atiqur Rahman Mollick praises the June 2022 edition of Gobar Times, describing it as “superb” and indicating an expectation for future releases that maintain the same standard.
Dion Harper – Melbourne, Australia (Twitter handle: @DionHarper15)
Loved the latest edition (Gobar Times May 2022)... landfills and land dumps explained so simply for kids to understand.
Dion Harper highlights the clarity with which the May 2022 edition addresses the topics of landfills and dumps, noting that the material is presented in a manner that is accessible to young readers.
Soumya – Sustainable Living India, Hyderabad (Instagram handle: @Crickxonfeetcleanfeet)
In my opinion, ‘Gobar Times’ has achieved the cult standard of upholding the hopes and aspirations of the common people nationwide! In fact, the people of every age group enjoy peeping through the magazine supplement, courtesy ‘Down To Earth’. Such noble initiative for the sake of social development and knowledge‑sharing among people is always welcome.
Soumya affirms that Gobar Times has become a trusted source that resonates with a broad audience, emphasizing the role of the supplement in promoting social development and the dissemination of knowledge.
Parent and Youth Experiences
Vineet Kumar – Parent of Vedanshi Chaudhary, New Delhi
I would like to personally thank... the Gobar Times team for giving opportunities to young kids to write and share their feelings and perspectives. Vedanshi (my daughter) liked it (Gobar Times February 2023) very much and is now excited to write more articles on how she feels about environmental issues. As a parent, I am also feeling proud.
Vineet Kumar expresses gratitude toward the Gobar Times team for providing a platform that encourages children to articulate their environmental viewpoints. The appreciation includes pride in the daughter’s enthusiasm to contribute further.
Yash Man Karmacharya – Parent of Hrijul Man Karmacharya, Nepal
My son had participated from Kathmandu, Nepal (in the Hawa Hawai 2.0: A School Quiz on Air Pollution, July 2022)… I am really grateful to you as my son, at first, was reluctant... But after the participation... realized that it was really good for him and he got to learn some new words and answers. It helped him in his studies. I would like to thank your team for sending the invite to me...
Yash Man Karmacharya shares that his son’s involvement in the Hawa Hawai 2.0 quiz transformed initial hesitation into a positive learning experience, enhancing vocabulary and supporting academic progress.
Smriti Rao – Teach for India fellow, Bengaluru, Contributor of Gobar Times September 2021 edition
The (Gobar Times) magazine aims to encourage the youth to share their opinions on climate action and emergencies. Their current edition (Gobar Times June 2022) featured various articles by students on their ‘dream magazine’. Thank you so much for featuring my article in this edition!!
Smriti Rao notes that Gobar Times actively solicits youth perspectives on climate challenges, citing the June 2022 edition’s inclusion of student‑written pieces that reflect personal aspirations for the magazine.
Sharanya Menon – Class IX, The Shri Ram School, Moulsari, Gurugram, Co‑Founder of Project Kavach and Founder of Project Equal
Thanks to the organizing team for arranging the webinar on ‘Young Environmentalist is a Year Old’ (June 2022)! I am glad to be here, and I’m... working as an Environment Specialist. Thank you, Richard (Mahapatra) Sir, for your outstanding presentation, which was very informative and nicely explained for the students.
Sharanya Menon commends the webinar team for delivering a session that balanced specialist insight with clear communication, appreciating the role of the presenter in making complex concepts accessible to the student audience.
Jayanta Topadar – Sikshak Karyakarta, Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Dhemaji, Assam
I am … a winner of the Ocean Story contest... hehe… I am so glad that you all liked (my story) and also thank you very much for featuring it on your website. It meant a lot...
Jayanta Topadar celebrates the recognition received for the Ocean Story contest entry, expressing gratitude for the online publication of the work.
Shreyashree Pachani – Class 10, Montfort High School, Chabua, Dibrugarh
I was thrilled to see my photograph in the Gobar Times February 2022 edition. Thank you for selecting my pic. I will keep participating in such events in the coming future.
Shreyashree Pachani conveys excitement at the inclusion of a personal photograph in the February 2022 issue and affirms an intention to remain engaged in upcoming activities.
Aarush Kumar – Class X, Delhi Public School, Patna
(No testimonial text provided for Aarush Kumar in the original source.)
Aarush Kumar is listed among the participants, indicating representation from Delhi Public School, Patna in the Young Environmentalist community.