Sandy Khanda, founder of the Green Pencil Foundation, is transforming neglected government school libraries in Faridabad into climate action labs. These eco-friendly spaces teach children sustainability through hands-on activities like waste management, vertical gardening, and climate literacy, turning libraries into hubs of environmental responsibility and practical learning.
On March 27, 2026, reports highlighted how Sandy Khanda’s initiative is reshaping education in smog-heavy Faridabad. Supported by Imperial Auto Industries’ CSR programme, the Green Pencil Foundation has already converted four government school libraries into eco-labs, giving students tools to fight pollution and embrace green living.
Vision Behind The Initiative
Libraries often remain underutilized in government schools.
Sandy Khanda envisioned them as spaces for climate literacy.
Focus is on experiential learning rather than theoretical discussions.
Activities In Climate Action Labs
Practical lessons on waste segregation and recycling.
Vertical gardening projects to improve air quality.
Climate literacy sessions to build awareness among students.
Hands-on sustainability practices integrated into daily school routines.
Impact On Students And Communities
Children learn to connect education with real-world environmental challenges.
Builds awareness in families and local communities about pollution.
Encourages a generation of eco-conscious citizens in Delhi-NCR.
Key Highlights
• Sandy Khanda founded Green Pencil Foundation to transform libraries
• Four government schools in Faridabad now have eco-friendly libraries
• Supported by Imperial Auto Industries’ CSR programme
• Students learn waste management, vertical gardening, and climate literacy
• Initiative empowers children to lead sustainability efforts in polluted regions
Sources: The Better India, The Logical Indian