Govt expands private cleaning services to 621 more schools

In a major move to improve hygiene and cleanliness in government schools, the Delhi government has overhauled its sanitation system by extending private cleaning services to hundreds of additional campuses across the city.

- OUR CORRESPONDENT

According to officials, the Directorate of Education (DoE) has finalised a comprehensive agreement with a private agency to handle sanitation work in 621 more schools, adding to the 117 schools already under the private cleaning network. The initiative aims to create a uniform, high-quality sanitation system and ensure students have access to cleaner, safer learning environments.

‘The objective is to maintain consistent hygiene standards across all schools and ensure that sanitation facilities are well-managed’