A Swachhata Pledge and Prize Distribution Ceremony was organised today at Kendriya Vidyalaya Salawala, Dehradun, under the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign. The programme aimed to promote awareness about cleanliness among students and encourage their active participation in maintaining a clean, hygienic and healthy environment.

During the programme, students and participants took the Swachhata Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining cleanliness in their school, homes and surroundings. The initiative highlighted the importance of individual responsibility, collective participation and the adoption of cleanliness as an integral part of daily life.

Addressing the gathering, Principal of Kendriya Vidyalaya Salawala, Shri Mayank Sharma, emphasised the importance of inculcating cleanliness habits among students from an early age. He said, “Cleanliness is not merely a responsibility of an individual or an institution; it is a collective commitment towards building a healthy and responsible society. Students can become ambassadors of cleanliness by maintaining hygiene in their surroundings and inspiring others to follow the same.”

 

Programme Officer Shri Anil Dutt Sharma, an officer of the Indian Information Service, highlighted the significance of public participation in achieving the objectives of the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign. He said, “The success of the cleanliness campaign depends on awareness, participation and sustained efforts by every citizen. By encouraging students to adopt cleanliness in their everyday lives, we can nurture responsible citizens and strengthen the vision of a Swachh Bharat.”

The programme also included a prize distribution ceremony to recognise and appreciate the achievements of students who participated in the competition. Navodaya Singh of Class VII-B secured the first position, Dhanishi of Class VII-B won the second position, and Shreya of Class VIII-C secured the third position. The winners were felicitated for their performance and encouraged to continue participating in activities that promote cleanliness and social responsibility.

As a token of appreciation and gratitude towards the school, a dustbin was also presented to Kendriya Vidyalaya Salawala to encourage proper waste disposal and reinforce the importance of maintaining a clean campus.

Shri Ram Kishore Meena, a teacher at the school, was also associated with the programme.

The event concluded with a message encouraging students to practise cleanliness, avoid littering and motivate others to contribute towards a cleaner and healthier India. The programme reinforced the spirit of Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 by highlighting the role of educational institutions and young citizens in promoting a culture of cleanliness.

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