{
  "id": 18002037,
  "title": "Palghar: 3,137 Schools Complete Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Self-Assessment, 118 Secure Five-Star Ratings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/palghar-3-137-schools-complete-swachh-evam-harit-vidyalaya-self",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T17:42:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/palghar-3137-schools-complete-swachh-evam-harit-vidyalaya-self-assessment-118-secure-five-star-ratings"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Palghar district of Maharashtra, the Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating 2026-27 (SHVR) initiative has achieved notable milestones. As of October 30, 2026, self-assessment of hygiene and sustainability practices in 3,137 schools has been completed. The external evaluation of 118 schools, which secured the highest five-star rating, was also finalized on the same day. The initiative, overseen by Palghar Zilla Parishad officials including Manoj Ranade, Sonali Matekar, and Ashok Patil, aims to provide students with a clean, safe, healthy, and environmentally sustainable learning environment. The external assessment, conducted by trained evaluators, focused on six key parameters: availability of safe drinking water, cleanliness and usability of toilets, handwashing facilities with soap, maintenance of water and sanitation facilities, hygiene and health-promoting behavior, and environmentally responsible lifestyles under Mission LiFE. The initiative seeks to strengthen sanitation practices, promote environmental awareness, and encourage sustainable lifestyles among students, contributing to a healthier and more eco-friendly educational environment in Palghar district.",
  "summary": "Palghar, Maharashtra: Palghar district has made significant progress under the Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating 2026-27 (SHVR) initiative, aimed at providing students with a clean, safe, healthy and environmentally sustainable learning environment. Self-assessment has been completed in 3,137 schools across the district, while the external assessment of 118 schools that secured a five-star…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}