Global Hand Washing Day (GHD)-2022 with
theme as "Unite for Universal Hand Hygiene" on 15.10.2022
R.C.No.646/2022-GCDO-SSA, Dated:
12.10.2022
Sub: Samagra Shiksha-Observing of Global
Hand washing Day (GHD)-2022 with theme as "Unite for Universal Hand
Hygiene" on 15.10.2022-Instructions Issued-Regarding.
Ref: Lr.No.F.28-18/2019-IS-6(Pt-3),
Dated: 11.10.2022 of the Director, Ministry of Education, Department of School
Education & Literacy, Gol, New Delhi
The Department of School Education &
Literacy, Ministry of Education (MoU), Gol, New Delhi has decided to observe
Global Hand Washing Day (GHD) on 15.10.2022 with theme as "Unite for
Universal Hand Hygiene" provides an excellent opportunity to further
reinforce & sustain effective hand hygiene behavior among children, teacher
and larger community.
In this regard, the following is a
suggested list of activities that may be undertaken on this day:
> Work with State SBM (G)
functionaries to activate all Swacchagrahies to spread GHD messaging at
district level among the students, teachers and parents.
> Engage with District Collectors for
HWD celebration in schools with appropriate safety protocols.
> Activate Women SHGs and
Mother/Parent Teacher Associations/SMCs in urban and rural settings for GHD
messaging.
> Engage youth groups tribal
communities on GHD messaging.
> Organize ground level activities
(wall painting, competitions for children etc.) in collaboration with GPS/ULBs.
> Activate local media channels
(TV/radio) as well as social media for GHD awareness.
> Engage with Community Radio
Stations to disseminate messaging on GHD 2022.
> Activate frontline workers and
institutions under various departments to spread key GHD 2022 messaging.
> Organize webinar and roundtables
/panel discussion on GHD 2022
> Organize television and radio
programmes on the theme of GHD 2022
> Engagement, orientation and
mobilization of Civil Society partners.
It is submitted that in this regard, it
is imperative to engage children, teachers, and the local community (including
the School management committee, parents, panchayats, urban local body,
Swachhagrahies, youth groups, SHGs, CSOs, private partners, etc) in ensuring
effective hand hygiene with soap.
In this connection, all the District
Educational Officers and all the Additional Project Coordinators is requested
to issue suitable instructions to the Deputy Educational Officer/ Mandal
Educational Officer, Headmaster/ Principals of schools to conduct of
Handwashing Day-2022 in all schools & educational institutions on
15.10.2022 without fail.
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