New Delhi: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), in collaboration with MyGov.in, has launched a nationwide 'Swachh Bharat Quiz' for school students to commemorate Gandhi Jayanti, officials said on Friday.

As part of the initiative, schools will conduct reading and reflection sessions from Mahatma Gandhi's autobiography “The Story of My Experiments with Truth”, guided by class teachers and followed by at least 15 minutes of reflection.

“The primary objective of the quiz is to engage students meaningfully in Gandhian values and the spirit of Swachh Bharat. We want students to internalise these lessons and apply them in their daily lives,” said Joseph Emmanuel, Chief Executive and Secretary, CISCE.

The quiz will be conducted online on the MyGov.in platform from October 2 to 15, with total prize money of Rs 30,000. The first prize is Rs 7,000, the second Rs 5,000, the third Rs 3,000, and 15 consolation prizes of Rs 1,000 each. Every participant will receive a joint digital e-certificate from CISCE and MyGov.in.

Open to students from class VI onwards across all school boards, the quiz aims to enhance awareness about health, hygiene, and cleanliness, while deepening understanding of Gandhian values.

All CISCE-affiliated schools have also been directed to organise cleanliness drives and community service involving students of class 9 and above.

“With this initiative, CISCE aims to collectively generate over one million hours of service, paying tribute to the Father of the Nation while contributing to the Swachh Bharat movement,” Emmanuel said.