The Dettol Banega Swasth India programme has reached approximately 30 million children across India with health and hygiene education [1].
Improving basic hygiene and building climate-resilient school environments are critical for ensuring children can stay healthy and maintain consistent learning patterns. This initiative targets the intersection of public health and environmental stability in educational settings.
Reckitt, the company behind Dettol, manages the programme to improve children's hygiene practices. The initiative is currently marking the conclusion of its 12th season [1].
"We are proud that Dettol Banega Swasth India has touched around 30 million children across the country," Ravi Bhatnagar said [1]. Bhatnagar said that while clean hands may seem like a small act, they protect something much bigger.
The programme integrates health education with a focus on climate resilience. This approach aims to create school environments that can withstand environmental stressors, while promoting sanitary habits among students.
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has also supported the effort. "I am excited to be part of this hygiene journey for our kids," Khurrana said.
The season will conclude with a grand finale scheduled for Aug. 15 at 3 p.m. [1]. The event marks the culmination of the current season's outreach and educational activities across the nation.
“"We are proud that Dettol Banega Swasth India has touched around 30 million children across the country."”
The scale of the Banega Swasth India programme reflects a broader trend of corporate-led public health interventions in India. By linking hygiene education to climate-resilient infrastructure, the initiative acknowledges that environmental factors directly impact the efficacy of health interventions in schools.
