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4. Self confidence of the students and the teachers increased (especially of the female staff members).
5. The percentage of students remaining absent drastically decreased.
6. Improved health of children, specially the girl students.
7. Students excelled in academics and other co-curricular activities.
8. Students won district and state level prizes in sports and other inter-school competitions.
9. The teaching - learning process became fascinating due to introduction of graffiti.
10. The students and the staff members started spending extra time in the school.
11. The students and the teachers became more resourceful.
12. Digital learning was encouraged due to set up of e-library.

The school has won the ―Swachh Vidhyalaya Puraskaar 2016-17‖ the National Award for the best
practices in sanitation, hygiene and infrastructure. The National level award not only enhanced the self-
confidence of the staff members and the students but also the school gained popularity in the state. The
award money of Rs. 50,000/- helped in transforming the school:
(i) Nearly 50% of the award money was utilised in buying the ―swachhta kits‖ for the students.

(ii) The remaining amount was spent in:
(a) Buying incinerator to dispose sanitary waste

(b) Painting the school compound wall
(c) Setting up of compost unit to dispose wet waste

(d) Introducing graffiti in school

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