India, Oct. 19 -- All schools across Maharashtra will undergo a special cleanliness and maintenance drive from October 18 to 31, with the state government directing schools to conduct deep cleaning and minor repairs to address potentially unsafe infrastructure. The order was issued on October 17.

The school education department outlined the two-phase campaign, titled 'Chala Shalet Jauya... Vishesh Shaley Swachhata Mohim'. While the first phase, from October 18 to 24, will focus on inspection and preparation, schools have been asked to undertake the actual cleaning and repair work between October 25 and 31.

All schools in the state should implement the special drive. Collection of funds in any form from students shall not be undertaken, ...