The Global Handwashing day (October 15) is a day dedicated to spread the message of the importance of washing hands at crucial times in order to maintain hygiene and to be free from microbes. CEE commemorated Global Handwashing Day on October 15, 2019, along with the students and staff (teaching and non-teaching) of 158 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas. The day kicked off with a handwashing drill with more than five thousand children. Students washed their hands with soap and water and sang jingles and raised slogan on the five steps of handwashing. Besides this, many activities were organised like plays, drawing competition, dance, poems, etc. where all the students took part with full enthusiasm and learnt the importance of hygienic practices for a healthy life.
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