12-year-old Stanzin Puzang from Spituk monastery, Ladakh won the Dettol Hygiene Olympiad, the biggest Hygiene Olympiad in India under its flagship campaign Dettol Banega Swasth India. 

Dettol Hygiene Olympiad 2.0 reached over 30 million children from 28 states and 8 union territories of India.  The offline examination was held from September 4 to 15, providing children aged 6 to 16 years an impetus to explore the nexus between hygiene, health, and safeguarding their family. One winner from each state and union territory was announced and felicitated in Mumbai on October 2.

Stanzin Puzang received a cash prize of ₹35,000 and was honoured by Ayushman Khurana and Banega Swasth India Team.  His achievement showcases the talent and dedication of Ladakh's youth in promoting hygiene and sanitation awareness.

Aimed at building awareness around the role hygiene plays in the prevention of illnesses among children, this unique initiative offers an interactive platform for children to learn about hygiene and healthy habits. Dettol Hygiene Olympiad 2.0 is supported by over 100 partners which include, Plan India, MAMTA HIMC, Gramalaya, Jagran Pehel, AJYS, FICCI ISC, ASSOCHAM Foundation, Apollo Total Health, SARDS, and CARPED, among others. 

Jagran Pehel an NGO operating in Leh, Ladakh since 2022 has been actively involved in promoting sanitation and hygiene awareness in the region, with a particular focus on providing training to sanitation workers, educational institutes, and hotels under the World Toilet College initiative.

The World Toilet College (WTC) center, situated within the Heart Foundation campus, has been instrumental in delivering comprehensive training to sanitation workers in Ladakh. They also work with educational institutions and hotels, equipping them with essential training, certificates, and safety equipment at no cost to them.