Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar 2017

How to Apply ?

The Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar is instituted by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India to recognize, inspire and celebrate excellence in sanitation and hygiene practice in Schools. The explicit purpose of the awards is to honor schools that have undertaken significant steps towards fulfilling the mandate of the Swachh Vidyalaya Campaign. The Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar is instituted by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India to recognize, inspire and celebrate excellence in sanitation and hygiene practice in Schools. The explicit purpose of the awards is to honor schools that have undertaken significant steps towards fulfilling the mandate of the Swachh Vidyalaya Campaign.  The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India launched ‘Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya’ (SBSV) initiative in 2014 to ensure that all schools in India have access to separate functional toilets for boys and girls. The initiative also has its emphasis on promoting safe and appropriate hygiene practices in schools and behavior among children.

Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya : A National Mission
The Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar was instituted by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India in 2016 to recognize, inspire and celebrate excellence in sanitation and hygiene practice in schools. The explicit purpose of the awards is to honour schools that have undertaken significant steps towards fulfilling the mandate of the Swachh Vidyalaya Campaig.

Objective: To recognise, inspire and celebrate excellence in sanitation, water and hygiene practice in schools and to sustain good practices. Its explicit purpose is to honor schools that have undertaken significant steps towards fulfilling the mandate of Swachh Vidyalaya Campaign.

Methodology: School Headmasters shall self-nominate themselves based on an online questionnaire available on the official website of MHRD or through Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar mobile app
Steps to Access Information of Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar 2017-18
1. All schools are invited to apply for the awards.Registration opens from 1st September 2017 and closes on 31st October 2017.
2. The registration of schools would be done with the U-DISE code of the school. If you do not have a UDISE-Code, download the Data Capture Format (DCF) and submit at Block / District / State level office to generate the U-DISE Code.
3. Schools will first complete the Primary Information section in the prescribed format. Upon submission, a "Password" will be send to the mobile number given by the school in the primary information section. Schools will then login with the U-DISE code and Password to complete the rest of the six sections of the survey.

How to Apply for Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar & Mobile App Download:

Option A : Download Mobile App (playstore/ istore) OR Give a Missed Call to 07097298093 to get App Links on your mobile
Option B : Fill Online Survey
Option C : Download Survey Format ,fill it and seek assistance to complete survey using option A or option B
Please read Instructions for filling the survey
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1) HOW TO REGISTER OUR SCHOOL?

a. Please give a missed call on   07097298093 to receive links for mobile app and website. Mobile app is also available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store (and other App Marketplaces)

b. Download the mobile app and read instructions on how to register and fill survey

c. Please visit website and see the PPT titled "Instructions for Participating in the Survey" available on the website and you can also apply online.

d. You can also download hardcopy of the survey available on the ' apply' page of the website and approach district education officer or anyone who is comfortable with technology to help you register and complete the survey online/ using mobile app

The process for identifying and recognizing schools for awards is as below:

I. Schools will register and submit information as per the prescribed format (Annexure 1) made available

online (http://mhrd.gov.in → Swachh Vidyalaya → Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar) or by downloading a

mobile app, Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar. The mobile app can be downloaded from Google Play Store or byvgiving a missed call @ 07097298400. The registration of schools would be done with the U-DISE code of the school.

II. The website/mobile app is customized to cater to different categories of schools.

III. Schools are expected to provide accurate information as required in the format.

IV. The information in the format corresponds to the requirements in Swachh Vidyalaya guidelines. Annexure 2 provides the list of indicators categorized under (a) Water (b) Toilets (c) Handwashing (d) Operations and Maintenance (e) Behavior Change and Capacity building.

V. Maximum weightage assigned for each of the categories is given in  Table 1: Weightage Assigned to Swachh Vidyalaya Sub-categories

I. The performance of the schools against categories will be scored as per the method given in Annexure 3.

II. On the basis of the scores obtained, the schools would be given a rating as described in Table 2: School Rating Scheme

Eligibility: The awards would be open to all Government schools in both rural & urban areas.

The performance of the schools will be evaluated under the following categories:

1.   Water
2.   Toilets
3.   Handwashing with Soap
4.   Operations and Maintenance
5.   Behavior Change and Capacity Building.

The performance of the schools against the categories will be scored and schools would be given a rating as below

Score	Rating	Remarks
90% - 100% of the Norms	Green/*****	Excellent Keep it up!!
75%- 89% adherence to the Norms	Blue/****	Very good ;
51% - 74% adherence to the Norms	Yellow/***	Good ; but there is a scope for improvement
35% - 50% adherence to Norms	Orange/**	Fair ; needs improvement
Below 35% adherence to the Norms	Red/*	Poor ; needs considerable improvement

* Each school should score a minimum of orange rating in each of the Sub-categories in order to be eligible for any award.The awards are categorized at the District Level, State/UT Level and National Level.

Sushil Dobhal. PGT Economics, Govt. Inter College Jakhnidhar Tehri Garhwal.