What is the Swachh School Ranking Initiative?

The Swachh School Ranking Initiative is a city-wide program launched by the municipal corporation to promote cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene in government and private schools.

When is the Swachh School Ranking Initiative taking place?

The initiative is scheduled to run from February 3 to February 15.

How can schools participate in the Swachh School Ranking Initiative?

Schools can participate by scanning a QR code or registering through a provided online link.

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MC Launches Swachh School Ranking

4 Feb

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Summary

Schools will be ranked for cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene.
Ranking aligns with Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 guidelines.
Participation is via QR code or online registration link.

The municipal corporation (MC) has initiated the Swachh School Ranking Initiative, a city-wide program scheduled from February 3 to February 15. This program is designed to foster cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene across all government and private educational institutions.

The initiative was launched by Mayor Saurabh Joshi at an orientation for school principals. He highlighted that schools are fundamental in building a clean society and instilling good habits from an early age. The MC's effort aims to shape children's behavior and environmental consciousness through this ranking system.

Prerna Puri, secretary of education, underscored the importance of a clean and safe school environment for effective learning, linking sanitation, health, and education. MC Commissioner Amit Kumar explained that the ranking aligns with Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 guidelines, focusing on sustainability. Assessment criteria include visible cleanliness, waste management, toilet facilities, and environmental practices, with photographic evidence and segregation playing key roles.