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Transforming Barren Land into Green Learning Spaces: The Cognitive and Emotional Impact of Low-Cost Greening Interventions in Indian Government Schools

Author(s) Ms. Reethi Reddy Kumbham
Country India
Abstract Green spaces in educational environments have been shown to significantly enhance children’s cognitive, emotional, and behavioral outcomes. Yet, in India, many government schools - especially those in rural or low-income urban areas - lack access to nature-rich environments due to infrastructural and economic constraints. This study explores the transformative potential of low-cost greening interventions, such as the use of locally available seeds (e.g., pulses, methi), soil enrichment, and rock-bordered gardening plots, in barren schoolyards. It investigates how such ecological enhancements contribute to the mental well-being, attention span, and academic engagement of children from underserved communities. Drawing on interdisciplinary research in environmental psychology, neuroscience, and educational policy, this paper synthesizes findings from global and Indian contexts to assess how nature-based solutions can be adapted to high-density, low-resource settings. Additionally, it evaluates the sustainability and scalability of these interventions by focusing on their affordability, community participation, and integration into school curricula. The results suggest that even minimal interventions - like planting drought-resistant plants or creating green perimeters with rock borders - can lead to measurable improvements in mood, stress reduction, and executive functioning. By aligning ecological restoration with educational development, this study offers a practical blueprint for reimagining school environments as green sanctuaries that nurture both minds and ecosystems. The findings have far-reaching implications for policy-makers, NGOs, and school leaders seeking to enhance learning outcomes and emotional resilience through nature-driven approaches in India’s most neglected school systems.
Keywords Green Learning Spaces, Environmental Psychology, Cognitive Performance, Student Well-being, Low-Cost Greening Interventions, Sustainable School Design, Educational Equity, Under-Resourced Schools, Rock Borders, Native Planting, School Gardening, Neuroeducation, Attention Restoration Theory (ART), Biophilic Learning Environments, Environmental Interventions, Indian Government Schools, Nature-Based Learning, Child-Centered Sustainability, Outdoor Classrooms, Future Forests Foundation
Field Biology > Agriculture / Botany
Published In Volume 16, Issue 3, July-September 2025
Published On 2025-07-08
DOI https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i3.6866
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9sx57
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