Cleanliness drive starts in ICT schools

Official says it aims to cultivate a sense of civic responsibility among students

ISLAMABAD:

The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training Pakistan has launched the ‘Starting Cleanliness’ initiative in ICT government schools to create awareness and cultivate a sense of civic responsibility among the students.

Information Secretary Mohyuddin Wani inaugurated the drive on Wednesday. “I am excited to announce the launch of the initiative in ICT government schools. I commit to participating in a daily cleanliness campaign in one school,” he said, adding that it was essential to lead by example, involving both ourselves and the students in maintaining a clean environment.

The information secretary said that education is being fused with civic responsibility to maintain cleanliness on school premises. Effective immediately, every government school and college will mandate participation in campus cleaning activities for both staff and students.

The ministry officials will visit two schools daily to oversee implementation. On Wednesday, Wani visited G62 School and joined the clean-up campaign. “Moving forward, my weekly participation is now compulsory. Together, we aim to shift the mindset of both students and teachers towards cleanliness and responsibility,” said Wani.

CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY: Students engage in cleaning activities at a government school at the launch of the ‘Starting Cleanliness’ initiative in the federal capital. PHOTOS: EXPRESS

Published in The Express Tribune, April 18^th, 2024.