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Written by: JK Monitor News Network

Category: ENVIRONMENT

Published: 02 October 2023

JAMMU: In a remarkable display of unity and commitment to cleanliness, the P.G. Department of Education at the University of Jammu conducted a massive cleanliness drive as part of the 'Swachhata hi Seva' Campaign. Faculty members, scholars, and enthusiastic students came together for the "Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath" initiative. The campus witnessed a transformative effort as the participants cleaned pathways, clogged drains, the garden area, parking spaces, roads, and roadsides. This exemplary endeavor exemplifies the University of Jammu's dedication to a cleaner and greener future.

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RAMBAN: Under the aegis of Swachh Bharat Mission and to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s Jayantit, 84 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) organized mass cleanliness campaign at Chanderkote and Batote area of Ramban district

The drive was led by N Ranbir Singh Commandant, A K Dixit Second in Command and more than 100 Officers, Subordinate Officers and Other Ranks participated in the drive.

With the theme of 'Garbage Free India', the drive was conducted at three locations at Chanderkote, Batote area, astride NH 44 and surrounding area of Jamia Masjid Chanderkote, by cutting grass, collecting garbage and  polybags, etc. More than 200 participants of 84 Bn CRPF, District Police Ramban, School children, local civilians took part in the cleanliness campaign.

84 Bn CRPF has been deployed in J&K since 2009, with its Battalion Headquarters established at Chatha Jammu and its Companies are deployed in Ramban and Udhampur Districts and performing operationally very sensitive Road Opening Parties duty on NH 44. The battalion has been ensuring smooth passage of Security Forces convoys and other vehicles in Udhampur and Ramban Districts of J&K.

During the drive, while interacting with the participants, Commandant 84 Bn highlighted that all the citizens must join hands, to work towards a clean and green India, by undertaking shramdaan activities through a janandolan, with community participation.

The concept of “Sanitation as everyone’s business” should be promoted and nurtured and spread to the nook and corner of the country. The local populace of Chanderkote and Batote area expressed their gratitude and happinessfor the drive conducted, under the initiative of 84 Bn CRPF.