In order to inculcate the habit of hygiene among school students, the Delhi government has decided to develop a cleanliness curriculum.

As per reports, the government has sought suggestions from teachers and principals of government as well as private schools in the national capital to prepare the 'Cleanliness Curriculum'.

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"While students are contributors of garbage in schools they have no role in cleaning it or maintaining the cleanliness. We want that students should develop these habits and take responsibility of cleanliness in schools," said Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister Manish Sisodia.

"In other countries, students are even responsible for mopping their classes, dusting the desks and watering plants. Students should have a sense of belongingness for their classrooms and school," Sisodia added at an award function for clean schools.

About cleanliness curriculum:

"The cleanliness curriculum will be activity based. Neither there will be any book for it nor will a separate period be allocated. I have asked for suggestions from teachers and principals about what activities can be included in the curriculum," the Deputy Chief Minister said.

Special classes for Class 10, Class 12 students from December 28:

Meanwhile, the Delhi government has announced the remedial/special classes for Class 10 and Class 12 students in government schools.

The Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia retweeted a newspaper clipping on Twitter, which said that the government schools will be closed for other classes but the students who will be appearing for board exams next year will have to go to their respective schools.

(With inputs from PTI)

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