This year, DAV Model School, IIT Kharagpur, has actively participated in the "Swachhata Hi Seva" campaign, focusing on instilling values of cleanliness and environmental responsibility within the school community. The activities planned during this period include:
1. **Swachhata Shapath:** A pledge taken by students and teachers to uphold cleanliness and hygiene in their daily lives.
2. **Cleanliness Drive:** A collective effort by students and staff to clean the school premises, promoting a tidy and healthy environment.
3. **Competitions:**
- **Essay Writing and Painting Competitions** centered around the theme of "Swabhav Swachhata." These activities encourage creativity while fostering awareness about the importance of cleanliness.
4. **Tree Plantation:** Planting saplings within the school campus to enhance greenery and promote ecological responsibility.
5. **Awareness Rallies:** Organized with students, teachers, and staff, these rallies feature slogans like "Swachhata Hi Sewa" and "Swabhav Swachhata - Sanskaar - Swachhata," aimed at raising awareness about cleanliness and sanitation.
6. **Swachhata Classes:** Educational sessions focused on cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene practices to instill lifelong habits among students.
7. **Poster Creation:** Students are tasked with designing posters advocating against single-use plastics and promoting cleanliness initiatives.
8. **Utilization of Recycled Materials:** Encouraging the use of locally recycled materials for waste storage, emphasizing sustainability.
9. **Waste Removal:** Systematic removal of waste materials from the school campus to maintain a clean environment.
10. *Short Film* Screening of a short film in large gathering.
These initiatives aim to cultivate a culture of cleanliness and environmental stewardship within the school community. Through participation in these activities, students are not only educated about the importance of hygiene and sanitation but also motivated to take actionable steps toward a cleaner and greener future.