UGC asks colleges to engage students in making India clean

It suggested that the institutions administer a ‘swachhata’ pledge and maintain a record form with signature of students of each class who take this pledge.

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In the pledge, students undertake to devote two hours per week to voluntary work for cleanliness while also aiming to add more volunteers for the cause.

“lt is also requested that a Swachhata Ambassador Committee (SAC) of students and teachers be set up for overseeing and monitoring the cleanliness and hygiene status of the institution. Please keep a record of the SAC that has been set up, with members’ details and composition,” the UGC letter said.

It also added that students should be encouraged to register individually on swachhbharat.mygov.in.

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