The Manjappai Awards 2025 were presented to schools and colleges for creating single-use plastic-free campuses and promoting eco-friendly alternatives.
Government Higher Secondary School, Belarahalli, Dharmapuri district, won the first prize of ₹10 lakh in the school category.
Government High School, Siruvalur, Ariyalur district, won the second prize of ₹5 lakh in the school category.
Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Perundurai, erode district, won the third prize of ₹3 lakh in the school category.
Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchi, won the first prize of ₹10 lakh in the college category.
JKK Muniraja College of Technology, T.N. Palayam, Erode district, won the second prize of ₹5 lakh in the college category.
Holy Cross College, Tiruchi, won the third prize of ₹3 lakh in the college category.
It was a Tamil Nadu government initiative through the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB).