Awards

International Social Activist Award for Environmental Education

Dr. Nanditha Krishna, Honorary Director, C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre, Chennai, received the International Social Activist Award for Environmental Education from His Excellency, Mr. Paramasivum Pillay Vyapoory, Vice-President of Mauritius, at the 4th World Tamils Economic Conference Road Show, Launching of Website & Brochure, organized by Madras Development Society, Chennai, on April 13, 2017.

Sir J.C. Bose Memorial Award – 2015

C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre received the 13th Annual Sir J.C. Bose Memorial Award – 2015 for its contribution in the field of promoting Environmental Awarness & Education to the Students and the Rural Population, instituted by the Indian Science Monitor in 2016 at Kolkata. Received from Hon. Minister Dr. Rabiranjan Chattopadhyay, Minister for Science and Technology, Government of West Bengal.

Nari Shakti Puraskar - Award

Dr. Nanditha Krishna, Hon. Director C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre received ‘Nari Shakti Puraskar’ award from H.E. President of India in connection with International Women’s Day celebrations held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, on March 8, 2015, for the promotion of Indian arts and crafts; for the conservation and restoration of sacred groves; for the revival of traditional rainwater harvesting and restoration of tanks; for establishing innovative and comprehensive services for children with learning problems and disabilities, namely autism, dyslexia, ADD & ADHD; and for providing free education to disabled children and children from BPL families.

Best ENVIS Centre Award – 2006

The ENVIS Centre on Conservation of Ecological Heritage and Sacred Sites of India at C P R Environmental Education Centre (CPREEC) has been awarded the Best ENVIS Centre Award 2006 at the National Workshop of ENVIS Centres – 2006, held at Shimla from October 12-14, 2006.The award instituted by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, carries a silver trophy of the ENVIS logo, a certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 50,000/-. Dr.Nanditha Krishna, Director, CPREEC received the award from Shri.Ashok Thakur, I.F.S., Principal Secretary, Government of Himachal Pradesh.

Dr. M. S. Swaminathan Award for Environmental Protection

CPREEC was awarded the Dr. M.S.Swaminathan Award for Environmental Protection – 2004. The award, instituted in 1995, is given by the Earth Care Group in association with the Rotary Club of Madras East. Dr. Swaminathan presented the award at a function held in Chennai on August 4, 2004.

Indira gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar

C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre was awarded the Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar 1996 for its significant contribution in the field of environment education and nature conservation.

Dr. Nanditha Krishna, Director, CPREEC, received the award from Shri.T.R.Baalu, Honourable Minister for Environment and Forests, Government of India in September 2000. The award, constituted in the memory of our late Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi, carries a cash prize of Rs.1 lakh, a silver lotus trophy and a citation.