Anushka Sharma celebrates Children's Day by launching SMS 3
- IndiaGlitz, [Friday,November 14 2014]
The beautiful and talented Anushka Sharma marked the Children's Day by gracing the launch of Support My School (SMS) Season 3. A multi partner program by Coca-Cola India, NDTV and UN-Habitat, the launch took place at a newly revitalized Sonkh Government Middle School, Nuh District, Haryana. The third season of the program, an effort that started in 2009, aims to add to the Government's efforts under the "Swaach Bharat, Swacch Vidyalaya" initiative. Along with Anushka, Venkatesh Kini- President Coca-Cola India and South West Asia and Vikram Chandra - Group CEO-NDTV launched Support My School (SMS) Season 3 in front of 1000 students, teachers, principals and partners of various schools that have been revitalized under the SMS Campaign.
Anushka, who will be soon seen in 'PK' next, joined the students to celebrate Children's Day with them. She saw the progress at the schools and how the Support My School initiative has been able to facilitate the education especially of the Girl Child.
Extending her support to the campaign, Anushka Sharma said, "I am very excited to be here today and celebrate Children's Day in this particular school that has been revitalized by the Support My School Campaign. Today when we as a country have had so many achievements at the global platform, it is disappointing to see that basic sanitation amenities are lacking in the country targeting children who suffer the most. After seeing this school and the changes this campaign has brought about, I am very happy to know that Support My School is being taken to 1000 more schools in India. We need more such initiatives that focus on students' needs of clean water, proper sanitation, facilities for sports and libraries etc., so that these students get a holistic and hygienic upbringing, just like we all did. Congratulations to all the partners for a job well done."
Support My School is a WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) initiative that aims to improve basic amenities in government schools like separate toilets for boys and girls and access to water. The Campaign is also committed to developing the overall infrastructure like play ground and a clean environment to encourage a holistic learning environment. The campaign, in its first 4 years, has already revitalized 370 schools in 20 states across the country impacting nearly 120,000 students. The schools were revitalized with contributions of nearly Rs 20 crores. The Schools revitalized under the campaign have served as model schools in several districts and have led to enhanced community engagement and higher emphasis on attendance and enrollment.
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