School Sanitation Programme Launched to Create Awareness About Sanitization and Hygiene

The Ministry of Urban Development and Ministry of Human Resource Development jointly launched the National School Sanitation Initiative at Vigyan Bhavan here today with the objective of bringing about much needed behavioral change, key to success of any sanitation related initiative. Over 1000 students and teachers from various schools in and around Delhi participated in the event. Minister for Urban Development, Shri Jaipal Reddy, Minister for Human Resource Development, Shri Kapil Sibal, Minister of State, Urban Development, Shri Saugata Roy, Minister of State, Human Resource Development, Smt. D.Purandeswari Devi were present on the occasion. Well known cine actor and social activist, Aamir Khan was declared the brand ambassador for the initiative. He was presented a badge and a memento by Shri Kapil Sibal.

Addressing the students on the occasion Shri S.Jaipal Reddy said that there is need to sensitize people about the issue of sanitation. The Government under JNNRUM has initiated a number of projects to upgrade the infrastructure in cities and towns with a special focus on hygienic and affordable sanitation facilities for the urban poor and women.

Shri Kapil Sibal said the health and wellness club will be set up in schools. He expressed hope that initiative will create a massive awareness about the sensitization and hygiene among children and masses.

The highlights of the event was interaction between the students and the Ministers and Mr. Aamir Khan, which witnessed enthusiastic response from the students. A School Sanitation Manual was released by Minister for Human Resource Development, Shri Kapil Sibal, which shall be part of the CBSE curriculum. A Bio-dynamic waste Segregation Programme was also launched by Shri Jaipal Reddey which seeks to educate the children about use of waste as a resource. A number of colorful posters focusing on the theme of sanitation were released by Shri Saugata Roy

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