Tiruvallur sows seeds for greener polling booths, classrooms - The HinduPublished - April 26, 2026 12:24 am IST - CHENNAI Six schools in Tiruvallur were identified as model polling booths in the recently-concluded elections to the State Assembly and the district administration chose to use Khadi Prakritik paint, an eco-friendly coating, to keep the classrooms cool. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTWhen six schools in Tiruvallur were identified as model polling booths in the recently concluded election to the State Assembly, the district administration chose to spend a little more on the paint. It used Khadi Prakritik paint, an eco-friendly coating that also keeps the classrooms cool.The classrooms were painted green with this non-toxic paint, which comprises sustainable ingredients.Published - April 26, 2026 12:24 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }