Promotion of Model Hand Washing Units
Strengthening Hygiene Practices for Healthier Schools and Anganwadi Centres
LEADS promotes safe hygiene practices by establishing Model Hand Washing Units in schools and Anganwadi Centres, creating healthy learning environments where children develop lifelong hygiene habits. Through behaviour change campaigns and community participation, the programme encourages regular handwashing, improved sanitation, and disease prevention.
Key Focus Areas
• Installation of Model Hand Washing Units
• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) promotion
• Handwashing behaviour change campaigns
• Strengthening Bal Sansad and School Management Committees
• Hygiene education in schools and Anganwadi Centres
• Community-led sanitation initiatives
Impact at a Glance
667 Schools equipped with Model Hand Washing Units
338 Anganwadi Centres strengthened with handwashing facilities
300,000 children reached through WASH awareness initiatives
196,000 children participated in a simultaneous handwashing campaign recognised by the Limca Book of Records
Promoting Swachh Vidyalaya Standards
Advancing Safe, Healthy and Child-Friendly Learning Environments
LEADS supports government schools in achieving the Swachh Vidyalaya standards by strengthening school sanitation, hygiene, and environmental management. Through capacity building, institutional strengthening, and community engagement, the programme enables schools to create safe, inclusive, and healthy learning environments.
Key Focus Areas
• Implementation of the 39 Swachhata Indicators
• Strengthening School Management Committees and Bal Sansad
• School sanitation and hygiene improvement
• Menstrual hygiene and waste management
• Capacity building of teachers and school stakeholders
• Community participation in school cleanliness initiatives
Impact at a Glance
2,000 schools supported under the Swachh Vidyalaya initiative
1,000 schools received intensive technical support
400 schools achieved 3-Star and 4-Star Swachh Vidyalaya ratings
6 schools nominated for the National Swachh Vidyalaya Award (2019)
Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM)
Promoting Dignity, Health and Equal Opportunities for Adolescent Girls
LEADS promotes Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) to ensure that adolescent girls can manage menstruation safely, confidently, and with dignity. Through awareness, improved access to menstrual hygiene facilities, and supportive school environments, the programme addresses stigma while encouraging girls’ health, education, and well-being.
Key Focus Areas
• Menstrual hygiene awareness and behaviour change
• Chuppi Todo Campaign to address stigma and myths
• Capacity building of teachers, frontline workers and peer educators
• Pad Banks and menstrual hygiene facilities
• School-based awareness and adolescent health education
• Promotion of safe menstrual waste management
Impact at a Glance
8,000 adolescent girls oriented on menstrual hygiene and health
Implementation across Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) and government schools in 12 blocks
780 sanitary pad incinerators facilitated through convergence with Panchayati Raj Institutions
Improved menstrual hygiene practices, school attendance and supportive learning environments for adolescent girls
