Reckitt, a leading consumer health and hygiene company, has announced the second edition of the Dettol Hygiene Olympiad, the largest hygiene Olympiad in India, under its flagship campaign Dettol Banega Swasth India. The initiative aims to raise awareness about hygiene’s role in preventing illnesses among children and offers an interactive platform for learning about hygiene and healthy habits. The offline examination is scheduled from September 4 to September 15, providing children aged 6 to 16 years an opportunity to explore the connection between hygiene, health, and safeguarding their family. Olympiad also introduced a large-scale hygiene exam in Sanskrit for the first time globally.
The Olympiad will span all 28 states and 8 union territories, reaching over 30 million children. The initiative will engage with students in 2500 Gurukuls and other religious education schools, incorporating Sanskrit translations for accessibility. The Dettol Hygiene Olympiad is supported by over 100 partners.
One winner will be announced from each state and union territory, and selected winners will be felicitated in person at the launch of Dettol Banega Swasth India Season 10.Dr Prathap C Reddy, founder and executive chairman of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (AHEL), said, “Today we are proud to join hands with Reckitt as they launch the second edition of Dettol Hygiene Olympiad, which will cover all the 28 states and 8 union territories.”
