Tamil Nadu Government Invites Applications for 'Green Champion Award'

Coimbatore district administration announces the call for applications for the Tamil Nadu Government's Green Champion Award, recognizing contributions in environmental conservation for the year 2021-22.


Coimbatore: The Coimbatore district administration has announced that applications for the Tamil Nadu Government's prestigious 'Green Champion Award' can be submitted until April 15. This annual award, initiated in 2021-22, acknowledges exceptional contributions to environmental protection.

100 individuals and organizations across the state will be selected for their significant environmental efforts. Winners will receive a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh each. Eligible applicants include individuals, institutions, educational establishments, local bodies, factories, and resident welfare associations.

Contributions in environmental education, research, awareness, conservation, innovative green products, sustainable development, waste management, water conservation, air pollution control, and plastic waste management are considered for evaluation.

Three awardees will be chosen from Coimbatore district, and the awards will be presented on World Environment Day. Detailed information and application forms are available online. The district environmental engineer, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Coimbatore South, can be contacted for further details. Applications must be submitted by April 15, as per the current announcement.

Youth Murdered Near Kinathukadavu; Suspects, Including Minor, Allegedly Pose with Victim’s Body

A 22-year-old youth was allegedly murdered by two acquaintances, including a juvenile, near Kinathukadavu in Coimbatore...

BIS Seizes 130 GFRP Reinforcement Bars in Coimbatore Over Certification Violations

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) seized 130 Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) bars worth around ₹2 lakh during a...

Scheduled Power Cut Tomorrow (07.08.2026) in Arasur Areas for Maintenance Work

Power supply will be disrupted for 8 hours tomorrow (07.08.2026) from 9 AM to 5 PM in seven areas around Arasur sub-stat...

Scheduled Power Cut Tomorrow (07.08.2026) in Kathirnaickanpalayam for Substation Maintenance

Monthly maintenance work at Kathirnaickanpalayam substation in Coimbatore scheduled for tomorrow from 9 AM to 5 PM. Powe...

Coimbatore's 12 Amma Unavagams Record Rs 87.30 Lakh Sales in Three Months

The 12 Amma Unavagams operating under Coimbatore Corporation have sold 11.39 lakh food items worth Rs 87.30 lakh between...

Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner Inspects Underground Sewage Project Works Across City Zones

Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner Katta Ravi Teja inspected underground sewage project works in East and North zones....