Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating Guidelines Registration Link
Rc. No SS-15021/19/2025-SAMO-SSA Date: 25-08-2025
Samagra Shiksha, A.P. - SIEMAT - Detailed guidelines to participate Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating (SHVR) - Certain instructions - Issued
Ref 1: D.O.No.3-3/2025-SHVR, dt. 11.08.2025 of the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India, New Delhi.
Ref 2: D.O.No.3-3/2025-shvr, dt.05.08.2025 of the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India,
As per the reference cited above it is informed that, the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India, New Delhi has stated that submitted that Swatch Evam Haritha Vidyalaya Rating launched on 29th July 2025 by honorable education Minister on the occasion of 5th year celebrations of National education Policy NEP-2020 at Akhila Bharateeya Shiksha Sangam(ABSS) at Bharat Mandapam , New Delhi. It builds on Swatch Bharat Swath Vidyalaya Mission (2014) and Swatch Vidyalay Puraskar (2016- 2017). SHVR is revitalized expanded version of the earlier Swatch Vidyalaya Puraskar (SVR).
It is further informed that, to avoid inconvenience to School Heads and teachers, the data of Swatna Andhra - Swachh Andhra shall be updated in the Swachh Evam Haritha Vidyalaya Rating -SHVR web portal or App., immediately. Enter details of all the 6 self assessment parameters SHVR which are equivalent to Swarna Andhra -Swachh Andhra program.
All the schools now be rated and recognized based on comprehensive 60 indicator-based survey The Structural parameters of SHVR ate in alignment with the National Educational Policy -NEP-2020 and India's vision for clean, green and inclusive environment. This initiative promotes behavioural transformation environmental sustainability and resilience in school Education through structured institutional frame work. Swatch Evam Harita Vidyalaya Rating ( SHVR ) empowers schools to self-assess and improve across six categories:
- Water: Availability, access, quality and Rain water Harvesting systems
- Toilets: Functional Safe, CWSN- friendly infrastructure
- Hand washing with soap: adequacy and soap usage and behavioral reinforcement
- Operation and Maintenance: Waste disposal cleanliness and asset upkeep Behaviour Change and capacity Building: Awareness Camps , Eco clubs and student engagement
- Eco clubs for Mission LiFE and aligned Green Initiatives: Plantation, Plastic reduction energy and Water Conservation
Eligibility Criteria :
All government Schools, government aided Schools and private schools can participate in the SHVR Program
Key Classification of Schools
Key Classification of Schools for SHVR Rating is based on the classes of the school and the location of the school. The following table describes key classification of Schools
Classification | Category | Details |
I | Category I | Foundational, Preparatory & middle Stages - Balavatika to Class 8 |
| Category II | Secondary Schools - Classes 9 to 12 |
II (Rural) | Category I | 3 Schools |
| Category II | 3 Schools (Total 6 Rural Schools) |
II (Urban) | Category I | 1 School |
| Category II | 1 School (Total 2 Urban Schools) |
Selection procedure:
SHVR Selection will be done at three Stages that is at District level State level and National Level . The selection of schools as per key classification is c presented in the following table.
Level | Total | Rural | Urban |
District (Three Star and above) | 8 | 6 (3 Cat.-I, 3 Cat.- II) | 2 (1 Cat.-I, 1 Cat.- II) |
State/UT (Four Star and above) | 20 | 14 (7 Cat.-I, 7 Cat.- II) | 6 (3 Cat.-I, 3 Cat.- II) |
National (Five Star rated schools) | 200 | 140 (70 Cat.-I, 7 Cat.-II) | 60 (30 Cat.-I, 30 Cat.-II) |
SHVR committees at District, state and national Levels for recognizing schools for Excellence in WASH and Eco-friendly nature
District Level Committee: District Educational Officer is Nodal officer at District Nodal Officer monitor District SHVR activities
- District Level Committee members
- District collector/Nominee
- District Educational Officer
- Two eminent Teachers
- Superintendent engineer (Water Supply –PHD)
- District Heath Officer
- Two recognized members from civil society organizations -NGOs (panchayat Raj members, social audit team , forest department,
- DIET Principals also be invited or included in committee)
Roles and responsibilities of District level Committee: Screening:
- Online applications through App and portal are verified first
- Physical screening will be done at school level with committee Members
District Level Rating - Total 8 schools based on highest score
State Level Committee: State Nodal officer monitor State SHVR activities: State Level Committee members
- Education Secretary /Nominee
- Director of School education
- Director of Health and Family Welfare
- Two eminent School Heads
- Chief Engineer (Water Supply & PHD)
- Director Panchayt Raj ,
- Director (urban Local bodies)
- Two recognized members from civil society organizations -NGOs (Social audit team, forest department, MGNREGA officials from Higher Education IITs, IIMs from SCERT, SIEMAT, DIET Principals also be invited for verification or included in committee)
Screening:
- Online applications through App and portal are verified first
- Physical screening will be done at school level for highest scored schools with committee members
State level rating: Maximum 20 schools at State level with 4 Star rating.( 7 schools in Category 1, Rural & 7 schools from Category 2 Rural,)( 3 schools from Category I , Urban and 3 schools from Category II Urban)
National Level Committee members are from Ministry of Education, DoSEL as follows
- Secretary Education /Nominee
- Joint Director of School education
- Director of Health and family Welfare
- Joint secretary Jal shakthi
- Ministry of forest environment and climate Change
- Two eminent School Heads
- Two recognized members from civil society organizations -NGOs
Screening:
- Online applications through App and portal are verified first
- Physical screening will be done with committee members
National Level rating: Maximum 200 schools will be selected at National level level with 5 Star rating- (Maximum 20 schools per State)(70 from rural Category I , 30 from Urban Category I, -70 from rural category II and 30 from urban category II)
Incentives for the best SHVR Schools
- National level best performed government schools will be given incentives and Rs 1Lah as compost school grant.
- Three best States and 10 best performing districts will be recognized as schools of Excellence in Wash and Environmentally friendly nature.
- 200 school heads will be given chance to exposure visit for Experiential Learning.
Methodology of participation in SHVR 2025-2026
- Through web portal https://shvr.education.gov.in
- by downloading a mobile app, “Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating 2025-26” from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- “Sign Up” by using UDISE+ code of the school.
- School will need to verify the pre filled information of; school's UDISE+ code, name, State, district, block, village
- After verification, school will fill up additional basic information of; Address of the school, respondent's name, designation, mobile number, email ID Detailed Primary information form and Survey form are to be filled
- School can “Login” for SHVR-2025-26 by using “UDISE+ code and the password”
- Dash Board : https://shvr.education.gov.in/progress
Time Lines: To participate in Swachh Evam Harita Vidyalaya Rating
- Online Submission of Applications: Up to September 15th 2025
- Selection of Schools at District Level: October 1st to October 31st 2025
- Nomination of the Schools for States and UT level by 7th November 2025 Selection of the schools for recognition at State and UT level November 8th 2025 to 5th December 2025.
- Nomination of School for National level 14th December 2025
- Cross validation for National level for recognition 15th December2025 to 15th February 2026
- National Level ceremony will be announced later
Hence, all the District Educational Officers as Nodal Officers of SHVR are requested to follow the detailed instructions and form District level Committees for screening SHVR and District Level and nominate to State Level
In this regard State Nodal Officer is requested to frame State level committee for screening SHVR at State level and nominate schools for national level .
Annexure: Detailed guidelines of SHVR
Reference Manual - Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating (SHVR) 2025-26.
The Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating (SHVR) 2025 is a revamped national initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, aimed at transforming Indian schools into models of cleanliness, hygiene, and environmental sustainability. It builds on the Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya Mission (2014) and the Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar (2016-17), reflecting the vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. SHVR 2025 introduces:
- A 5-star school rating system
- Evaluation on WASH (Water health and sanitation) and sustainability parameters including behavioural change
- Integration of Eco Clubs under Mission LIFE
- A digital platform for self-assessment, validation, certification and Rating
It seeks to motivate schools to adopt clean, green practices and recognize them at district, state, and national levels — making Indian schools globally recognized for their environmental leadership.
Objectives
- To promote clean, green, safe, and inclusive school environments.
- To evaluate and recognize schools excelling in hygiene, sanitation, and ecofriendly practices.
- To build institutional capacities in schools for sustainable development.
- To develop climate consciousness and life skills among students through school-based actions.
Thematic Areas of SHVR
The SHVR framework is structured around the following six thematic areas:
- Water: Availability, access, quality, rainwater harvesting.
- Toilets: Functional, safe, gender- and CWSN-friendly infrastructure.
- Handwashing: Adequacy, soap usage, and behavior reinforcement.
- Operation & Maintenance: Waste disposal, cleanliness, asset upkeep.
- Behaviour Change and Capacity Building: Awareness campaigns, ecoclubs, student engagement.
- Mission LiFE-aligned Green Initiatives: Plantation, plastic reduction, energy and water conservation.
Implementation Flow from School to National Level
- Online submission of applications by schools
- Assessment and evaluation of schools for recognition (certificate of merit) at district level
- Nomination of schools for State/UT level
- Assessment and evaluation of schools for recognition (certificate of merit) at state/ UT level
- Nomination of schools for national level
- Cross validation at national level for recognition certificate of merit) for schools
- National level ceremony
Participation Process
- All schools must register and complete the SHVR self-assessment on the designated portal or app. (website: https://shvreducation.gov.in/)
- Schools are to submit evidence-based responses for each indicator.
- External evaluations will follow for selected schools.
- Schools will be awarded SHVR ratings (Bronze, Silver, Gold).
Responsibilities of Schools under SHVR
Its mandatory for all the schools to participate in SHVR 2025-26 by aligning their operations with the six thematic areas. Schools must engage all stakeholders—head teachers, teachers, students, school management committees (SMCs), and the community—to foster a clean, green, and inclusive learning environment.
Registration and Participation:- All schools must register on the SHVR portal or mobile app.
- Self-assessment must be completed against the 60 defined indicators across six themes.
- Schools are required to upload photographic and documentary evidence for each indicator.
- Uploads should reflect actual practices and infrastructure on school premises, with geotagged photographs.
Development of Swachhata Action Plan (SAP):
- Based on the assessment, schools must prepare a SAP for addressing gaps and improving indicators.
- Action plans should be time-bound and feasible with participation from staff and students.
- Activate Eco-Clubs for Mission LIFE to support SHVR activities.
- Conduct regular awareness campaigns, hygiene drives, plantation activities, and conservation efforts.
- Ensure upkeep of school toilets, handwashing stations, and drinking water
- Institute a routine inspection schedule for cleanliness and safety.
- Ensure infrastructure is accessible to Children with Special Needs (CWSN).
- Promote gender-sensitive sanitation and hygiene practices.
Readiness for Evaluation:
- Be prepared for possible external validation and follow-up assessments.
- Cooperate with visiting assessors and provide access to facilities and records.
- States to submit reports post State-level workshops.
- Regular updates to MoE/CIET on school participation and technical issues.
- Feedback from districts to refine implementation support.
Key Stages | Timeline (tentative) |
1-Online submission of applications by the schools | Two months starting from First week of August 2025 |
2- Assessment and evaluation of schools for recognition (certificate of merit) at the district level | End of October 2075 |
3- Nomination of schools for the State/UT level | By First week of November 2025 |
4- Assessment and evaluation of schools for recognition (certificate of merit) at the state/ UT level | By First week of December 2025 |
5- Nomination of schools for the National level | By second week of December 2025 |
6- Cross validation at National level for recognition (certificate of merit) for schools | Starts from second week of December 2025 to second week of February 2026 |
7- National level ceremony | To be finalized later on |
Outcomes:
- Ensure 100% school participation in SHVR 2025-26 from all districts and categories
- Establish robust coordination mechanisms for timely planning, training, and assessment
- Facilitate capacity building at all administrative levels, promoting decentralized planning.
- Encourage innovation, ownership, and sustainability in school hygiene and green practices.
- Serve as a proactive point of contact for feedback, troubleshooting, and mentoring
- Lakh Composite Grant: Principals/Headmasters of nationally awarded schools will receive an incentive of 1 lakh, provided as a composite grant for improving hygiene and green infrastructure.
- 3-Day Experiential Exposure Trip: Selected school heads will be offered a three-day education experiential visit to premier institutions of our country. This initiative aims to inspire innovative leadership in sustainability, science, and eco-education.
- Activate or strengthen Eco-Clubs.
- Lead activities such as:
- i) "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" — a nation-wide plantation drive dedicated to mothers and Mother Earth. You can know more about it by visiting: https://usof.qov.in/en/ek-ped-maa-ke-naam. NCERT also dedicates a special module on the concept, to explore more, you can visit in/special modules.php?ln=en
- ii) Mission LIFE campaigns: energy saving, plastic-free campuses, water conservation, etc.
- For guidance, States/UTs may contact: - SHVR Cell, CIET-NCERT: shvr.support@ciet.nic.in
- Toll free number- 8800-440-559
- Relevant RIEs/SCERTs - UNICEF State Offices (for supported states)