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Published On: Oct 02, 2023 13:59 (IST)

And That's A Wrap! Brand Ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana And Singer Daler Mehndi Give A Delightful End To The NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 13:52 (IST)

Singer Daler Mehndi Enthralls The Audience With A Power Packed Performance Of His All-Time Hit Songs At Season 10 Launch

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 13:46 (IST)

COVID-19 Pandemic Taught People That No One Is Safe Until Everyone Is Safe: Reckitt's Gaurav Jain

Gaurav Jain, Executive Vice President, South Asia, Reckitt, said, "India's recent G20 Presidency revolved around the philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', which means the world is one family. We must imbibe that and work as one to address the healthcare concerns and any future outbreaks."

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 13:43 (IST)

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde On The Importance Of 'Swachhata' For The Overall Well-Being

"Swachhata needs to be everywhere. We have completely put our focus on cleanliness and the health of people. Campaigns like Banega Swasth India are needed to bring about a change," said Maharashtra CM on the state government and stakeholders' efforts towards cleanliness and health.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 13:42 (IST)

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde Discusses State Government's Efforts Towards Accelarating Healthcare On NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch

Watch LIVE | Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde joins #BanegaSwasthIndia Season 10 launch event https://t.co/1qGf14TG3o
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) October 2, 2023

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 13:41 (IST)

"Dettol Hygieia'', is an engaging mobile game to educate youngsters about hygiene education across India. The word Hygieia, is inspired by the Greek goddess of healing, and focuses on transforming the way children learn about handwashing and cleanliness, through a game!

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 13:40 (IST)

“Dettol Hygieia”, A Mobile Game For Hygiene Education Introduced On NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 13:35 (IST)

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Joins The NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch

Watch | Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot congratulates NDTV-Dettol for the launch of season 10 of #BanegaSwasthIndia

Follow LIVE updates of launch event: https://t.co/Gg0L6jQMh2 pic.twitter.com/XpoCFstIxZ
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) October 2, 2023

Emphasising the message of cleanliness on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, CM Gehlot said, "Mahatma Gandhi's clarion call on cleanliness that was given decades ago is still relevant at present. The message is being actively carried out by Banega Swasth India campaign."

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 13:33 (IST)

“Transgender Healthcare Needs To Be Integral Part Of Medical Curriculum: Transgender Rights Activist Laxmi Tripathi

LIVE | Setting the agenda for the future, how can we together build a healthier India? Watch the final session of #BanegaSwasthIndia Season 10 launch event

(In partnership with @DettolIndia) https://t.co/kw0DMoMJaJ
- NDTV (@ndtv) October 2, 2023

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 13:30 (IST)

Diarrhoea Net Zero Initiative, One-Of-A-Kind Project To Reduce Diarrhoeal Cases Among Children Below Five Years Of Age

8⃣ A look at @DettolIndia's Diarrhoea Net Zero initiative, a one-of-a-kind program that has been working towards achieving Net Zero Diarrhoeal preventable deaths among under-5 children in Uttar Pradesh

Track LIVE updates of @ndtv - Dettol #BanegaSwasthIndia Season 10 launch on... pic.twitter.com/jAfpNxBNDy
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) October 2, 2023

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 13:10 (IST)

Last year, Reckitt reached out to 24 million school children in 8.5 lakh schools across India. The second edition of the Olympiad which was conducted from September 4-15, witnessed the participation of more than 30 million children across 28 states and eight union territories of the country.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 13:09 (IST)

Meet The Winners Of The Second Dettol Hygiene Olympiad 2.0

9⃣#BanegaSwasthIndia Season 10 Launch | @ThisIsReckitt announces the winners of the Second Edition of Dettol Hygiene Olympiad (DHO) 2.0. The aim of organising the Olympiad is to assess awareness of hygiene practices through an exam, identify hygiene gaps, and encourage children... pic.twitter.com/pseCk2AZdK
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) October 2, 2023

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 12:57 (IST)

Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Highlights Centre's Work Towards ‘Swachh Bharat, Swasth Bharat’

On NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India Season 10 launch, Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat mentioned programmes introduced by the government to improve the sanitation and hygiene condition in the country, such as Open Defecation Free programme introduced in 2019, under which, 40 million toilets were built in the last four years.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 12:51 (IST)

Rapper And Songwriter Moka Koza, Mesmerises The Audience With His Performance At The NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch

Singer Koza is working on a music album for Reckitt's The Bird and Bees Talk programme, to educate and empower adolescents with information on sexual health, sexual risk behaviour, gender equality, and diversity.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 12:49 (IST)

Need To Layer Climate Maps With Different Patterns To Predict Future Outbreaks: Neeraj Jain, Country Director, India, PATH, On NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch

"We need to do a lot of work on ground to be able to start predicting the disease outbreaks, especially in a country like India. We need to have tools on ground which would quickly screen and diagnose for disease, so that timely treatment can be provided to the patients," Mr Jain said.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 12:36 (IST)

Sanjay Sarin, Vice President, Access & Regional Programmes, FIND, Discusses Rise Of Vector-Borne Diseases Due To Climate Change

"Warmer temperatures can increase the geographic spread of vectors like mosquitoes and ticks. The increasing rate in the number of diseases is putting millions of people at risk," Mr Sarin said.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 12:27 (IST)

Ravi Bhatnagar From Reckitt Discusses How Climate Resilient Schools Are Making A Change

"Reckitt has invested heavily in understanding the impact of climate change on health and hence the Climate Resilient Schools will help raising awareness about climate change and its effect on health," Mr Bhatnagar said.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 12:21 (IST)

Ravi Singh, Secretary General And CEO, World Wildlife Fund, India, Joins NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch

Talking about the next big interventions require in the sector of health and hygiene, WWF's Ravi Singh said, "The health sector is beyond one particular consolation of work. We need to build a 'One Health' approach to make sure health is accessible to all."

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 12:10 (IST)

On NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch, Actor Rakul Preet Discusses Her Commitment Towards Sustainability And Health With Her New Brand 'NewBoo'

Watch | Actor Rakul Preet Singh (@Rakulpreet) discusses her commitment towards sustainability and health at the launch of #BanegaSwasthIndia season 10

Track LIVE updates: https://t.co/Gg0L6jQMh2 pic.twitter.com/UrVuBOlUxU
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) October 2, 2023

Actor Rakul Preet Singh never misses a chance to talk about fitness. While her focus has been on making the body fit, she is now putting her mind to making the environment fit with her new brand, NewBoo, a biodegradable reusable diaper brand for babies. The actor said, that the brand addresses two key aspects - environment and the health of children.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 11:55 (IST)

Uttarakhand's Climate Resilient School Is Equipped With Action-Based Climate Change Curriculum

The curriculum is designed by the Nature Science Initiative organisation, with the aim of encouraging observation and sensitisation towards the environment among the students.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 11:47 (IST)

Reckitt Unveils India’s Second Climate Resilient School In Uttarakhand, During NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch

Watch LIVE #BanegaSwasthIndia Season 10 | How is climate change affecting health and hygiene needs and what are some of the innovations that can help deal with these emerging challenges?

https://t.co/tXdxGYwZ4M
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) October 2, 2023

The second Climate Resilient school has been established in Government Girls Upper Primary School Ratura, Block Augustmuni, Rudraprayag, in the Kedarnath region of Uttarakhand. The first Climate Resilient School was launched in Uttarkashi, earlier this year.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 11:37 (IST)

Stay Tuned For More Updates On NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch

1⃣In Pics: @ndtv - @DettolIndia #BanegaSwasthIndia Season 10 Launch

Track LIVE updates on https://t.co/3oUB8q1RVX pic.twitter.com/tatdhde6CU
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) October 2, 2023

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 11:33 (IST)

Singer, Pianist, Adnan Sami, Gives A Soulful Performance On Season 10 Launch Of NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 11:27 (IST)

A handwashing station and a sanitiser station have been installed for children to use once they enter the park. The stations have step-by-step displays of proper handwashing with soap or using a sanitiser.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 11:26 (IST)

Dettol Hygiene Play Park: Inculcating Hygiene Practices Among Children Through Playful Learning

5⃣In Pics: @DettolIndia's Hygiene Play Park that is inculcating #Hygiene practices among children through playful learning

Track LIVE updates of @ndtv - Dettol #BanegaSwasthIndia Season 9 Launch updates here: https://t.co/Gg0L6jRk6A pic.twitter.com/cPeZa1odmk
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) October 2, 2023

With the vision of combining physical play with critical hygiene messages, Dettol Banega Swasth India has established a Hygiene Play Park in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. It is an inclusive safe space for children to engage in simple, fun, rooted culture games and reinforce critical preventive hygiene messages.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 11:14 (IST)

"Knowledge Is Everywhere, But There Needs To Be A Personal Touch To It," Says Dr Narendra Saini, Former President, Indian Medical Association, On The Responsibility Of Doctors While Treating Patients

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 11:12 (IST)

"Have Launched Multiple Cultural Driven Programmes On Hygiene," Says Ravi Bhatnagar, Director, External Affairs and Partnerships, SOA, Reckitt On NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch

#BanegaSwasthIndia | "We started this journey of raising health and hygiene awareness with NDTV in 2014. We have launched several cultural driven programmes based on hygiene to reach out to the remotest of the communities": Ravi Bhatnagar, Director, External Affairs and... pic.twitter.com/6TigRokEfu
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) October 2, 2023

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 11:08 (IST)

Sai Damodaran, Founder and CEO, Gramalaya, Joins NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch

Mr Damodaran talked about the puppetry-based storytelling project that Gramalaya has come up with, around handwashing with soap, to create lasting behaviour change among children.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 11:03 (IST)

Padma Shri Prof. (Dr) Indira Chakravarty, Hygiene and Public Health Specialist, Talks About Reckitt's Efforts In The Field Of Public Healthcare

Dr Chakravarty listed down the number of programmes launched, including the Diarrhoea Net Zero programme, the Hygiene Curriculum programme and the Birds And Bees programme, among others. All of these initiatives target a different set of problems by raising awareness and educating people.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 10:56 (IST)

Dr Sonali Khan, Managing Director, Sesame Workshop India, Emphasises Educating Children About Hygiene At Young Age

"Young kids are the future. So we need to instill good hygiene habits in them. Hygiene is crucial to be taught and many of us, as a family, forget to teach it to children at a young age," Dr Khan said.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 10:47 (IST)

"Hygiene Goes Beyond Raising Awareness," Says Dr Narendra Saini, Former President, Indian Medical Association On Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch

"To enhance health and hygiene, we must look beyond raising awareness. We need to look at the implementation aspect, whether there has been a behavioural change," Dr Narendra Saini said

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 10:36 (IST)

Vaccines Prevent Disease, Disability And Deaths: Dr Roderico H. Ofrin, WHO Representative to India On Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch

"Vaccines are the most economically beneficial public health intervention that we have as of the moment to prevent disease, disability and deaths," said Dr Ofrin.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 10:35 (IST)

"Films have the capability of bringing mass level changes when it comes to health and hygiene. A movie I did, named Toilet- 'Ek prem Katha', had a huge impact in the rural areas of India," actor Bhumi Pednekar said.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 10:35 (IST)

Bhumi Pednekar, Actor And National Advocate For Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Talks About The Importance Of Hygiene On NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 10:34 (IST)

Ravi Bhatnagar, Director, External Affairs and Partnerships, SOA, Reckitt, Discusses The Importance of Self-Care Kit On Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch

"Reckitt's mission is to raise self-care awareness, empower new mothers, promote healthy behaviours, encourage community engagement and address key diseases of young children. And we are doing it with several initiatives like Self-Care Kit," Mr Bhatnagar said.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 10:30 (IST)

The Self-Care kit comprises of items essential to combat Anaemia, malnutrition and promote hygiene practices, such as hand sanitisers, zinc supplements, iron and folic acid tablets, Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) sachet, educational material and much more.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 10:29 (IST)

Reckitt Unveils Self-Care Kit For Women And Children On Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch

2⃣@ThisIsReckitt unveils 'Self-Care Kit' during the launch of #BanegaSwasthIndia Season 10

Track LIVE updates here: https://t.co/Gg0L6jRk6A pic.twitter.com/lQShoIEX6D
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) October 2, 2023

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 10:27 (IST)

Dr Komal Goswami, Chief of Party, PLAN India Discusses The Importance Of Self-Care Among Women

"Women focus on the health and hygiene of their family, but cut themselves out of care. It is essential that we lay our focus on making them aware about self-care," said Dr Goswami.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 10:21 (IST)

Meghalaya CM On State Government's Work In The Healthcare Sector

"Meghalaya has been facing some challenges due to multiple remote areas, from connectivity to accessibility to healthcare services. Therefore, technology becomes essential to mitigate the problems. Our government is focusing on improving healthcare infrastructures at the grassroots level," Meghalaya CM said.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 10:11 (IST)

"Health Is One Of The Important Sectors For Any Country," Says Conrad Sangma, Meghalaya Chief Minister, On NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch

Watch | "Our government is focusing on improving healthcare infrastructures at the grassroot level": Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) at the launch of #BanegaSwasthIndia season 10

LIVE updates: https://t.co/3oUB8q1RVX pic.twitter.com/5DlrBPa1lZ
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) October 2, 2023

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 10:00 (IST)

Coming Up: 10 Big Interventions That Are Needed To Build A 'Swasth India’

Coming up next on @ndtv - @DettolIndia #BanegaSwasthIndia Season 10 Launch - What are the next 10 big interventions that are needed to build a 'Swasth India' and what are the innovations needed in Health and Hygiene sector to respond to the emerging challenges like climate... pic.twitter.com/KdIU2mgkY5
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) October 2, 2023

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 09:55 (IST)

Singer Neha Kakkar, Brings Her Energy To The NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India's Season 10 Launch, With Her Enthralling Performance

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 09:46 (IST)

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari's Green Vision

Sharing his green vision, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said, "A day will come when there will be no petrol and diesel pumps. Instead, we will have ethanol pumps and charging stations for electric vehicles; LNG and CNG will be prepared from stubble."

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 09:44 (IST)

Gaurav Jain, Executive Vice President, South Asia, Reckitt On Introducing Health And Hygiene Programmes To Bring About A Behavioural Change Among People

"With meaningful initiatives, you can bring about a behavioural change among the people in the remote areas. We have to integrate cultural nuance and heritage of a community to bring change," said Gaurav Hain from Reckitt.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 09:41 (IST)

About Banega Swasth India campaign, Union Minister Gadkari, said, "The purpose of your campaign is to educate people about the importance of building a clean and healthy India and sharing alternatives with them. You do it annually and that makes me happy."

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 09:40 (IST)

No Material Is Waste And No Person Is Waste: Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Joins The Launch Of Season 10 Of Banega Swasth India

"No material is waste and no person is waste. It is depending upon the appropriate technology and vision of the leadership that you can convert waste into wealth," said Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 09:35 (IST)

Alleviate Banega Swasth India Campaign To Ensure Leaving No One Behind: Kris Licht, CEO, Reckitt On Season 10 Launch

"We must use every opportunity to strengthen the Banega Swasth India (BSI) campaign. We must continue to innovate and find new ways to alleviate BSI and ensure leaving no one behind," said Reckitt CEO.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 09:31 (IST)

Self-Care Is Linked To The Health Literacy Of People: Dr Roderico H. Ofrin, WHO Representative to India, Joins NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 09:26 (IST)

Kris Licht, CEO, Reckitt Joins Launch Of Season 10 Of NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India

"The only way we will be able to tackle issues like climate change and biodiversity loss, is through expansive long-term partnerships, such as the one with NDTV, in the form of Banega Swasth India. The campaign is a model of success in addressing global health challenges," said Reckitt CEO.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 09:15 (IST)

We Are In The Business Of Behaviour Change: Gaurav Jain, Executive Vice President, South Asia, Reckitt On The Launch Of Season 10 Banega Swasth India

"We have had programmes addressing Diarrhea and malnutrition. Additionally, we are making Climate Resilient schools, organising Hygiene Olympiads and much more. I could have never thought we could have done so much in the last 10 years. I would like to thank NDTV for its partnership for all these years," said Gaurav Jain.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 09:09 (IST)

President of India, Droupadi Murmu, Joins The Launch Of NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch

Paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 154th birth anniversary, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted his teachings on the importance of cleanliness. "Gandhiji laid emphasis on the significance of maintaining 'Swachhata'. He said that 'Swaraj' cannot be meaningful in the absence of cleanliness," the President added.

Published On: Oct 02, 2023 09:07 (IST)

Watch The Launch Of Season 10 Of Banega Swasth India With Brand Ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana

Watch | Campaign Ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) sets the agenda for the tenth season of @NDTV-@Dettolindia's #BanegaSwasthIndia campaign with 'Dus Ka Dum' pic.twitter.com/uydr2Oi8gy
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) October 2, 2023

Published On: Oct 01, 2023 20:48 (IST)

The NDTV Crew Is Hard At Work Day And Night, Preparing For Banega Swasth India's Season 10 Launch

The crew hard at work preparing for the @ndtv - @DettolIndia #BanegaSwasthIndia Season 10 launch. Stay tuned!

Watch LIVE tomorrow (October 2) from 9 AM (IST), only on NDTV Network and https://t.co/3oUB8q1RVX @ThisIsReckitt @mygovindia @MoHFW_INDIA pic.twitter.com/rNy0f7Qcds
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) October 1, 2023

Published On: Oct 01, 2023 20:43 (IST)

A Sneak Peek Into The Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch Preparations

#InPics: Gearing up for the big day tomorrow, behind the scenes action from all the preparations that are on for the NDTV-Dettol #BanegaSwasthIndia Season 10 launch

Watch LIVE tomorrow (October 2) from 9 AM (IST), only on NDTV Network and https://t.co/3oUB8q1RVX @ndtv... pic.twitter.com/GmZrIA5mhn
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) October 1, 2023

Published On: Oct 01, 2023 20:40 (IST)

Gearing up for the big day tomorrow, behind the scenes action from all the preparations that are on for the NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India Season 10 launch on October 2.

Published On: Oct 01, 2023 20:32 (IST)

Countdown Begins For Season 10 Launch Of One Of India’s Longest Running Public Health Campaigns

The countdown has begun for the Season 10 launch of one of India's longest running public health campaign - @ndtv - @DettolIndia #BanegaSwasthIndia

Watch LIVE on October 2, 9 AM (IST) onwards on NDTV Network and https://t.co/3oUB8q1RVX @ThisIsReckitt @mygovindia @MoHFW_INDIA... pic.twitter.com/YFCq8XHukC
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) October 1, 2023

Published On: Oct 01, 2023 20:30 (IST)

NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India Will Enter Its Tenth Year On October 2, With The Vision Of Creating Clean And Healthy India

Since 2014, NDTV-Dettol #BanegaSwasthIndia have been working towards a clean and healthy India. As the campaign embarks on a journey into its tenth season, we turn the spotlight on the future, 'One World Hygiene'

Watch LIVE the launch of Season 10 on October 2, 9 AM (IST)... pic.twitter.com/1nFnlQ0YlK
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) September 29, 2023

Published On: Oct 01, 2023 20:26 (IST)

NDTV - Dettol Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch

12 Hours to go! Watch LIVE Season 10 launch of NDTV - Dettol Banega Swasth India on October 2, 9 AM (IST) onwards, only on NDTV Network and https://ndtv.com/swasthindia

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