In Pics: Students Participating In Cleaning Activities To Build A Clean India
Behtar Swachhta (Hygiene), the second stage of the Behtar India campaign focusses on the Clean India mission. In this stage, all participants were called upon to come forward and contribute towards Swachh Bharat. Here are a few pictures showcasing how schools and students organised clean-up drives to raise awareness about health and hygiene.
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As part of the Behtar India campaign, the students of Venkateshwar International School, Dwarka, Delhi took the initiative to clean an area near their school, which has turned into a dump yard. The students conducted the cleanliness drive with the help of school authorities and local administration.
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Farooq High School for Girls kicked off the cleanliness drive in their compound with much fervor. The students undertook the cleaning of school's presentation hall. The school authorities also imparted information to students on how to keep their environment clean.
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The students of Sanskriti The Gurukul participated in a cleanliness drive, wherein they stepped out of the school premises as waste warriors with their brooms and gloves. They not only cleaned the area but also collected the non-biodegradable waste littered on the road.
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In addition to collecting the litter, the students of Sanskriti The Gurukul also interacted with the common people to educate them on the importance of keeping the surrounding clean and hygienic. They even interacted with the local shopkeepers and urged them to use paper bags instead of plastic and to keep a dustbin near their shops so that the waste isn't littered around.
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As part of the Behtar India campaign, students of G D Goenka Public School took the initiative of making people aware about waste, waste segregation and its importance. The students also undertook the cleaning of Meghdoot Garden. Along with activity, they also performed a play on Swachh Bharat in a public area to make people aware about the importance of cleanliness.
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The students of The Cathedral and John Connon Middle School participated in a cleanliness drive, wherein they gathered to clean a Mumbai beach. They also had a discussion with corporator Mr. Makrand Narvekar, who assured the students that the cleanliness in the area would be looked into and BMC would continue to clean and maintain the sea shore.
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The students of South City International School participated in a cleanliness drive. They decided to continue doing this with the help of interact club. They also pledged to keep their surrounding clean, while educating people on cleanliness and its importance.
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The students of Sanjay Ghodawat International School conducted a swachhta drive at Hatkanangle, one of the 48 Lok Sabha constituencies in Maharashtra. They placed dustbins at the junction and created awareness among the patrons and slum dwellers. A club has been formed to monitor hygiene and cleanliness of the place.
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The students and staff members of Sehwag International School adopted the area around the school and conduct cleanliness drive fortnightly. As part of the Behtar India campaign, Cleanliness Rangers cleaned the area around school, under the flagship of school's head.
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The students and teachers of Ryan International School, Shahjahanpur, participated in the cleanliness drive and cleaned the nearby area along with drain clogged with dry leaves to avoid blockage. Scout and guide cadet also came in support of the campaign and did their bit.
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The students of Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School participated in a cleanliness drive organised under Behtar India campaign. The students cleaned the nearby area and the school planned to carry out more such cleanliness drives to inculcate the sense of cleanliness in students as well as the surrounding locality.
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The students of Pailan World School, Joka participated in a clean-up drive and sprinkled bleaching powder in areas which were damp. Some of the senior students visited a local school named Daulatpur Primary Vidyalaya and presented a power point presentation on Dengue. Mosquito repellants were also distributed.
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The Lexicon International School has taken upon itself to make cleanliness not only a responsibility but also a habit. The cleanliness and plantation drive was carried out with the aim of sustaining it also. A swachh dal has also been formed to follow up the carried out activities.
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As part of the Behtar India Campaign, the students of Bal Bharati Public School organised a cleanliness drive with the help of school authorities and local administration. Neighbourhood park was choosen for the cleanliness. Along with this, a plantation drive was also organised to rejuvenate the park.
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The students of Campion School cleaned a beach and removed all the debris, and waste from the beach. They also plan to repeat this exercise every year to make a visible difference. Along with this, the students plan to encourage people to use clay or eco-friendly material for idols.
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Cleanliness is not a one-time thing for RIMS Undri International School. The school along with the corporation organises cleanliness drive on a regular basis. They go place to place and clean the area and for its maintenance a board is kept there asking people to keep the area clean.
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Lotus Valley International School, Gurgaon firmly believes in working for the community at large and it is evident with the cleanliness drive organised by the school under Behtar India Campaign. The school students cleaned the school and the outside area.
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Cleanliness is next to godliness and keeping this in mind, Intelligent Cadet International School conducted a cleanliness drive in Tulja Bhavani Temple. From entrance area to backside area and to the inside of the temple, every nook and corner was cleaned by the students.
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Indus International School conducted a cleanliness drive close to their school i.e. at a bus stop called Mayura Bakery Stop. The school also plans to conduct more such drives in future and maintain the area by installing dustbins, signboards and conducting workshops.
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The students of H.G. International School adopted Ambedkar Circle in Manpur area of Abu Road for a cleanliness drive. Along with this, they distributed handmade paper envelope urging people to not use plastic and keep their surroundings clean. The students and teachers also took an oath to contribute towards cleanliness.
