Chandigarh, Feb. 4 -- The municipal corporation (MC) on Tuesday launched the Swachh School Ranking Initiative.

The city-wide programme, to be held from February 3 to 15, will aim at promoting cleanliness, sanitation and hygiene across government and private schools.

The initiative was formally launched by city mayor Saurabh Joshi during the Swachh School Orientation Programme organised for school principals and representatives in preparation for the upcoming Swachh Survekshan, at Rani Laxmi Bai Mahila Bhawan, Sector 38.

Addressing the gathering, Joshi said that schools are the strongest foundation for building a clean and responsible society and clean habits start at school. Through the Swachh School Ranking Initiative, the MCC not jus...