Delhi Schools to Observe Swachhata Pakhwada Sept 16-30, 2025

The Delhi government has issued a directive for all schools across the city to observe Swachhata Pakhwada from September 16 to 30, 2025. This two-week cleanliness drive aims to promote sanitation, hygiene, and environmental awareness among students, teachers, and the local community.

What is Swachhata Pakhwada?

Swachhata Pakhwada is a government initiative focused on encouraging cleanliness and sustainable habits in schools and communities. Now in its 10th consecutive year, the campaign emphasizes:

Proper waste management

Water conservation

Reducing plastic pollution

Adopting the ‘3R’ rule: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

The initiative encourages students to develop lifelong habits of cleanliness and environmental responsibility.

Who Will Participate?

The cleanliness drive will be observed in schools under various managements, including:

Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) schools

New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) schools

Delhi Cantonment Board (DCB) schools

Delhi State Welfare (DSW) schools

Government-aided schools

Private unaided schools

This wide participation ensures that the message of cleanliness reaches every corner of the city’s educational institutions.

Objectives of Swachhata Pakhwada 2025

Promote Cleanliness and Hygiene: Encourage students and staff to maintain clean surroundings within school premises.

Raise Awareness on Plastic Use: Educate about the harmful effects of single-use plastics and promote alternatives.

Instill the 3R Rule: Teach the importance of reducing waste, reusing materials, and recycling effectively.

Community Engagement: Involve local communities in cleanliness drives to foster a collective responsibility towards a cleaner Delhi.

How Schools Can Participate

Schools are encouraged to organize various activities such as:

Cleanliness drives and waste segregation campaigns

Workshops and seminars on sanitation and hygiene

Poster-making and slogan-writing competitions on environmental themes

Awareness sessions on water conservation and plastic reduction

Tree plantation and gardening activities

These activities aim to make students active participants in building a cleaner and greener environment.

The Swachhata Pakhwada 2025 is a vital step by the Delhi government to instill a culture of cleanliness and environmental consciousness among young learners. By involving schools across all managements, the initiative hopes to create a lasting impact on students and the wider community, contributing to a cleaner, healthier Delhi.

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