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The Swachhata Pakhwada will be observed from 16th to 30th September 2025 across schools in Andhra Pradesh, marking the 10th year of this massive cleanliness drive. The initiative aims to promote cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene with active participation from students, teachers, parents, and the local community.
Daily Activities & Highlights
- Swachhata Shapath Day (16th Sept): All institutions begin with a pledge for cleanliness. Students and teachers take the Swachhata Shapath (cleanliness oath) and post awareness messages online
- Swachhata Awareness Days (17th-18th Sept): Meetings with parents and school committees emphasize hand-washing, water conservation, sanitation, and facility upkeep
- Green School Drive Day (19th Sept): Students create posters and pamphlets on water conservation, reducing single-use plastics, and display them in schools to encourage responsible practices
- Community Outreach Days (20th-21st Sept): Teachers and students visit nearby villages, spreading the message of sustainable sanitation and water management
- Hand Wash Days (22nd-23rd Sept): Activities teach children proper handwashing techniques, the importance of clean water, and maintaining hygiene for all, including students with disabilities
- Swachhata Participation Days (24th-25th Sept): Competitions like essay writing, quizzes, painting, and skits focus on Swachhata-related themes to engage students creatively
- Personal Hygiene Day (26th Sept): Lessons on nail care, daily bathing, wearing clean clothes, and hygiene when using toilets and drinking water facilities are conducted
- Swachhata School Exhibition Day (27th Sept): Student-made essays, paintings, and models are showcased, encouraging artistic expression and recycling
- Swachhata Action Plan Days (28th-29th Sept): School Cabinet and parent groups review and suggest new activities for future hygiene and cleanliness drives
-Prize Distribution Day (30th Sept): Winners of various competitions are felicitated and best practices are documented for sharing across districts and states
How Schools and Communities Can Participate
- Organize daily cleaning and disinfection drives
- Ban single-use plastics in school premises
- Hold awareness meetings for students, parents, and local communities
- Encourage creative competitions on cleanliness and water conservation
- Use social media and school websites to share highlights and best practices
Reporting & Documentation
Schools are required to upload daily participation highlights, photographs, and videos to ensure transparent reporting and to motivate wider involvement. Queries may be directed to the State Nodal Officer for detailed coordination.
This schedule is an opportunity for everyone to reinforce the importance of cleanliness and sustainable practices. Let’s make Swachhata Pakhwada 2025 a grand success by involving every stakeholder in the education sector and the broader community
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