Panaji : October 27, 2016 …. Governor Dr. (Smt) Mridula Sinha today held a meeting with Headmasters, Principals of Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools in Goa. The Meeting was held at Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula in connection with Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. In the Meeting Governor urged the Headmasters to make efforts in order to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the school Premises.
Governor expressed happiness as many of the schools have already initiated different types of programmes towards Swacch Bharat Abhiyan. She said that, if importance of cleanliness is taught during childhood days, goal of this mission can be achieved in true sense. In this regard teacher can play a vital role in inculcating values of cleanliness among the students.
Mission of cleanliness is not only restricted to physical cleaning of an area, but this mission also relates to cleanliness of heart and mind of an individual and building the positive attitude in the life, Governor further reiterated.
In the meeting many suggestions were discussed with positive response from teachers, to initiate Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in their respective school.
While some of the Headmasters informed the Governor about the efforts taken by their institutions towards Swacch Bharat Abhiyan.
Special Secretary to Governor Dr. Radhakrishnan was present at the meeting.
