India, Dec. 20 -- The directorate of secondary education, Haryana, directed district education officers, principals and teachers to ensure that toilets in all government schools across the state are kept clean.

The notification dated December 17, mandates that government schools provide separate toilets for male and female students, maintain regular cleaning, and ensure a consistent water supply. It further directs all education officers to conduct surprise inspections in 5% of schools under their jurisdiction each month and take action if the toilets are found to be in poor condition.

The notification has also directed block education officers (BEOs) to conduct surprise inspections and monthly visits to almost 10% schools under their j...