barublog“Schools that care about nature raise students who care about humanity.”
Nestled amidst the serene Himalayan foothills, the sun rises over Akal Academy, Baru Sahib not just lighting up the mountains but also powering classrooms, kitchens, and labs. Birds chirp, solar panels hum silently, and wastewater flows into innovation hubs where it’s turned into handmade paper.
This is how Akal Academy, Baru Sahib lives and breathes today.
A Celebration of Vision and Values
At a recent Principal’s Meet and Excellence Award Ceremony held in Shimla, hosted by The Tribune Group in collaboration with Chandigarh institutions, Akal Academy stood tall among thought leaders. The event emphasized a core idea: “The school environment is a critical engine for academic excellence and personal success.”
And no school reflected this better than Akal Academy, Baru Sahib.
Waste? Or Wonder?
While many schools talk about eco-consciousness, Baru Sahib lives it. All sewage yes, even from toilets and oil waste is treated round the clock through advanced Sewage Treatment Plants. But that’s just the start.
What happens next is even more remarkable:
What happens with the treated waste you ask? It becomes raw material. The Academy converts it into beautiful handmade paper which are eco-friendly, biodegradable, and functional. This initiative not only just preserve the environment but also generates meaningful employment for the local rural population.
Harnessing the Sun to Power Young Futures
Akal Academy’s commitment doesn’t stop with waste management. It reaches into the sky.
At the heart of Baru Sahib is an impressive lineup of renewable energy technologies:
• A powerful 200 kW solar PV power plant
• Solar cookers preparing healthy meals with zero fossil fuel use
• Water heating systems driven purely by solar energy
Together, these initiatives help save grid electricity, reduce fossil fuel dependency, and instill in students the importance of clean, responsible living.
Beyond Books: Cultivating Earth Guardians
At Baru Sahib, education is not confined to classrooms. It’s embedded in how the campus functions and breathes. Students walk through eco-paths, learn about sustainability by doing, and experience a living example of environmental stewardship every single day.
Final Thought
If you ever wonder whether one school can make a difference look to Baru Sahib. In every recycled page, every watt of solar power, and every empowered villager it’s making a world of difference.
And you know what the best part is ? You can be a part of it too.
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