Name of Program:“Health & Hygiene Awareness and Reading Enrichment Program” on the occasion of World Handwashing Day
Date: 15th October 2025
Venue:Sumati Balvan, At Post, Gujar Wadi Road, Gujar Nimbalkarwadi, Katraj, Pune
Committee Members:
| Name of Faculty | Designation | Department | |
| Dr. S. Sunitha | Dean | Pharmacy | Convener |
| Dr. Madhav Shelke | Assistant Professor | Pharmacy | Co-coordinator |
| Dr. Neeta Rai | Assistant Professor | Pharmacy | Co-coordinator |
| Dr. Om Bagade | Assistant Professor | Pharmacy | Member |
| Dr. Amrita Thakur | Assistant Professor | Pharmacy | Member |
Objectives:
The objective of the extension activity was to create awareness among children about the importance of hand hygiene and personal cleanliness on the occasion of Global Handwashing Day 2025, themed “Our Hands, Our Future.”
The initiative aimed to:
• Educate children on the correct handwashing techniques and oral hygiene practices.
• Promote healthy habits that prevent the spread of infections and diseases.
• Instill the value of cleanliness and health as essential parts of daily life.
• Support reading habits among children, encouraging lifelong learning and curiosity.
Outcomes:
The program proved to be highly effective and impactful.
• Increased Awareness: Children gained practical knowledge about handwashing and oral hygiene.
• Behavioral Change: The engaging skit and demonstrations encouraged children to adopt healthy hygiene practices.
• Resource Support: Hygiene kits (soap, sanitizer, toothbrush, toothpaste, handkerchief) were distributed to promote continued practice of cleanliness.
• Community Engagement: Faculty and students demonstrated compassion, professionalism, and strong community engagement, fulfilling the University’s mission of social responsibility.
Attendance:
The event was attended by faculty members, undergraduate students from the School of Pharmacy, Vishwakarma University, along with children and staff members of Sumati Balvan.
Dr. Madhav Shelke
Coordinator
