AP Schools MUSTABU Daily Hygiene & Discipline at Schools, Colleges Guidelines
AP Schools MUSTABU Programme has been officially implemented in all Schools, Junior Colleges and Residential Institutions in Andhra Pradesh as per G.O.Ms.No:43, Dated 19-12-2025. The programme will be implemented across the state from 20th December 2025. MUSTABU focuses on Daily Personal Hygiene, Discipline, Student Health, Attendance Improvement and Behavioural Change among school children.
What is MUSTABU Programme?
MUSTABU means “Getting Ready Neatly, Beautifully and in a Well-Arranged Manner”. It is a Daily Hygiene & Discipline Programme to ensure every child maintains:
- Cleanliness
- Good Hygiene Habits
- Self-discipline
- Health Awareness
- Social Responsibility
This programme is aligned with:
- Swarna Andhra – Swachha Andhra (SASA) Campaign
- WASH in Schools (WinS) Framework
- Government Health & Hygiene Initiatives
Why MUSTABU Programme is Important?
The Government identified that student absenteeism and poor attentiveness in classrooms are mainly due to:
- Water-borne infections
- Skin diseases
- Seasonal viral fevers
- Parasitic infections
- Lack of daily hygiene routines
MUSTABU ensures:
- Healthy Students
- Better Attendance
- Improved Learning Outcomes
- Safe & Clean School Environment
AP MUSTABU Programme Objectives
- Develop daily hygiene habits among students
- Reduce hygiene-related diseases
- Improve discipline and behaviour
- Enhance attendance and attentiveness
- Promote leadership and responsibility
- Create clean, healthy and child-friendly campuses
Where MUSTABU Programme is Applicable?
- All Government Schools
- Government Aided Schools
- Private Schools
- Residential Schools & Hostels
- Junior Colleges
- APSWREIS, APTWREIS, APREIS, KGBVs & Welfare Hostels
Classes Covered: Class 1 to Class 11
Daily Hygiene Checklist for Students
- Clean Uniform and Footwear
- Trimmed Nails
- Neat and Combed Hair
- Clean Face and Ears
- Hand Wash with Soap
- Use Safe Drinking Water
- Follow Toilet Hygiene
MUSTABU Corner – Mandatory in Every Classroom
- Handwashing Steps Chart
- Nail and Hair Hygiene Chart
- Toilet Use Awareness Posters
- Mirror (If Possible)
- Soap / Handwash Availability
- Weekly Hygiene Checklist
- MUSTABU Stars Display Board
Roles & Responsibilities
Teachers / Wardens
- Maintain MUSTABU Corner
- Nominate Student Hygiene Leaders
- Conduct Daily 5-Minute Hygiene Check
- Ensure Handwashing Before Meals
- Record Hygiene Compliance
Student Hygiene Leaders
- Motivate Friends
- Maintain Cleanliness & Hygiene Corner
- Encourage Healthy Habits
Headmaster / Principal
- Ensure 100% Implementation
- Review Weekly Reports
- Provide Soap, Water & Facilities
- Send Monthly Compliance Reports
District & State Authorities
- Monitor Programme Implementation
- Support Schools
- Recognise Best Performing Schools
MUSTABU Programme Daily & Weekly Schedule
Daily
- 5 Minutes After Morning Assembly
- Hygiene Observation
- Hand Washing Before Meals
Weekly
- Hygiene Awareness Activities
- Select MUSTABU Star of the Week
- Display Names on Notice Board
Rewards & Recognition
- MUSTABU Star of the Week
- Cleanest Classroom Award
- Best Hostel Award
- District Level Appreciation
Monitoring & Reporting
- Student Hygiene Compliance
- Handwashing Station Availability
- Safe Drinking Water
- Toilet Cleanliness
- Absenteeism Reduction
Expected Outcomes
- Healthy Students
- Clean Schools
- Improved Learning Performance
- Better Discipline
- Long-Term Behavioural Change
Conclusion
MUSTABU Programme is a powerful Daily Hygiene and Discipline initiative to protect student health and build a disciplined, confident and responsible student community in Andhra Pradesh Schools and Hostels