Date:16/10/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/10/16/stories/2008101657000300.htm

Andhra Pradesh - Karimnagar

‘Global hand washing day’

KARIMNAGAR: The district educational department organised ‘Global hand washing day’ at all primary and upper primary schools in the district on Wednesday. The children were educated on the importance of washing hands before meals.

The children were also administered a pledge to stop open defecation and to wash hands before meals.

– Staff Reporter