JAMMU: Under the visionary guidance of Secretary JK Board of Technical Education, Er. Shaista Shamin, a cleanliness drive with the theme "Swachhata Hi Sewa" from 15th Sep - 2nd Oct was organized to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2nd. The initiative was spearheaded by Registrar JKBOTE, Er. Kuldeep Singh Bhatia, and saw enthusiastic participation from all faculty members of both the central office and division office. This event highlights the importance of regular cleanliness drives to maintain a clean and pristine environment.
During the event, Registrar Er. Kuldeep Singh Bhatia emphasized the significance of such initiatives, underlining that as responsible citizens of our country, it is our moral duty to keep our surroundings clean. He expressed the belief that this commitment will contribute to the realization of our dream of a cleaner and greener nation.
Deputy Registrar Reeta Kundal also shared her thoughts on the profound impact of such activities on the community as a whole, emphasizing the need for continued efforts in this direction.
Er. Avinash Abrol played a pivotal role in organizing and coordinating the event, ensuring its smooth execution. The active participation of dedicated individuals such as Zahida Parveen (Head Assistant), Balvinder Kour (Senior Assistant), Attiqa, Kulbhushan Kumar, Yogesh Kumar, Tilk Raj other officers Er. Nazir Molvi along with staff from the ITI wing further contributed to the success of this cleanliness drive.
This event is a testament to the commitment of the JK Board of Technical Education towards promoting cleanliness and environmental responsibility in line with Mahatma Gandhi's principles.
RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal today led the ongoing Swachhata Pakhwada initiative by spearheading massive cleanliness drives in the educational institutions.
The drive was conducted in Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), Boys Higher Secondary School Rajouri, and GMS Mehra Nagrota, underlining the commitment of the administration to promote cleanliness and hygiene in the region.
At Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, the zeal of the participants was worth seeing. Their enthusiasm and dedication to the Swachhata drive set an inspiring example for the entire community.
At Boys Higher Secondary School Rajouri, the Deputy Commissioner was joined by Sultana Kouser, Chief Education Officer, Auqil Nuvaid, DPO, along with enthusiastic students and dedicated faculty members. Similar efforts were mirrored at other locations, where students and faculty members actively participated in the cleanliness drive.
The Deputy Commissioner, Vikas Kundal, expressed his appreciation for the strong community involvement and urged everyone to participate wholeheartedly in the upcoming Swachhata drive on October 1st, from 10 AM to 11 AM, following the theme "Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Sath." He stressed the importance of unity and collective action in achieving cleanliness and sanitation goals.
During the occasions, the Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal also spoke passionately about the significance of cleanliness and sanitation, emphasizing their direct impact on the well-being and health of the community.
The Swachhata Pakhwada initiative continues to gain momentum, with the active involvement of government officials, educational institutions, and the community at large, reaffirming the commitment to building a cleaner and more hygienic environment for all residents of Rajouri.
The District Administration fervently urges all residents to participate wholeheartedly in this noble endeavor. Together, we can transform Rajouri into an exemplar of cleanliness and hygiene that will inspire generations to come.
The success of this campaign ultimately rests in the hands of each citizen, and together, the community can achieve remarkable results in the journey towards a cleaner and more sustainable future.
- Calls for maximum participation, event creation
SHOPIAN: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Faz Lul Haseeb today chaired a meeting of officers to review the ongoing Swatchta Pakhwada, in the run up to the Oct. 01 Swachata activities.
The backbone of the Mission has been Jan Andolan for swachhata, said DC while instructing for a massive campaign across the district on Oct 01 and 02 and maximum number of events.
Events planned as part of the fortnight will serve as a build up to Swachhata Diwas 2023 and reaffirm the commitment of all to make India clean and garbage free, said DC.
SHS-2023 will focus on achieving a visibly higher order of cleanliness across local bodies through the spirit of voluntarism and shramdaan, as well as on the welfare of SafaiMitras.
All departments will be organizing swachhata drives across offices, public places of high footfall such as bus stands, railway stations, tourist spots, historical monuments, heritage sites, river fronts, ghats, drains and nallahs in both rural and urban areas, from tomorrow.
The activities will include removal of garbage from all important spaces, clearing of legacy waste, repairing, painting, cleaning, and branding of all sanitation assets such as litter bins, public toilets, garbage points, waste transportation vehicles, and Material Recovery Facilities, saturating markets, public spaces, and tourist spots with SBM wall paintings and dustbins, organizing swachhata quizzes, plantation drives, swachhata pledges and swachhata runs etc.
On the directions of the DC, events have been organised under the banner of Swachhata hi Seva to aware people on the subject across the district.
SRINAGAR: The NSS Wing of Gandhi Memorial College Srinagar conducted a mega cleanliness drive at Khanqah-e-Moula, Srinagar, as part of the Swachhata Pakhwada initiative. The program was inaugurated by the Principal, Prof (Dr) G. M. Lone.
A group of 20 dedicated NSS volunteers, led by NSS Programme Officers Prof. Abida Manzoor, Prof. Tariq Ahmad, and Prof. Mohammad Zubair Ud Din, along with two faculty members from the Department of Life Sciences, embarked on foot to Khanqah-e-Moulla, a place of great religious, historical, and cultural importance.
The NSS volunteers then took on the responsibility of cleaning various areas within the Shrine compound at Khanqah-e-Moulla. Their efforts were highly appreciated by the administrators of Khanqah-e-Moulla.
Following the cleanliness drive, an awareness campaign was conducted in the nearby market at Khanqah-e-Moulla, further emphasizing the importance of cleanliness and hygiene.
Earlier, Prof. Mohammad Zubair Ud Din delivered an informative lecture highlighting the importance of Swachhata Pakhwada. The program concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Prof. Fatima, expressing gratitude for the collective dedication to the cause of cleanliness.
BUDGAM: The NSS unit of Government Degree College (GDC) Khansahib today conducted a cleanliness drive under Swachhata Pakhwada at the famous tourist resort of Doodhpathri, here.
Principal of the college, Dr. Nargis Bano flagged-off the event from campus. She highlighted the significance & objectives of ‘Swachhata Hi Seva 2023’ campaign’. The drive was conducted under the supervision of NSS Programme Officer Dr. Sajad Padder. About 30 kgs of waste including polythene bags, plastic garbage etc. were disposed of in an eco-friendly manner.
SRINAGAR: Amar Singh College is participating in a massive cleanliness drive on 1st October, 2023, themed “Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” in line with the vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister.
The initiative is aimed at fostering the values of community service and nation building. A Shramadaan of one hour will be conducted with an aim to make a valuable contribution to our nation in terms of cleanliness of our surroundings.
Amar Singh College in synch with the spirit of the nation to build ‘Garbage Free India’ has planned a Plogathon, at 10:00 am in the morning from Mehjoor Nagar footbridge to Amar Singh College. The idea is to jog along the flood channel and pick up the litter from the embankment of the water body for disposing it off in an environment friendly manner.
In this march for Swacha Bharat, Director Colleges UT of J&K will be joining the plogathon. The members from the Teaching faculty, Non-Teaching staff, students and parents feel enthusiastic to participate in the event. The institution also extends an open invitation to everyone to join for this noble cause.
- Swachhata Hi Seva campaign in full swing
POONCH: In a significant milestone, Poonch District has achieved in the cleanliness and sanitation efforts, as it has been declared as ODF plus Model under the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G) initiative.
This prestigious recognition has been bestowed upon Poonch District, acknowledging its exceptional progress in the field of rural sanitation as all Panchayats of the District have attained the ODF plus Model status under the SBM-G.
Under the mission, 86150 HHL, 59300 Soakpits, 39317 Kitchen garden, 90 Segregation Sheds, 41 Community Soak Pits, 145 Community Compost Pits, 3673 individual Compost Pits and more than 200 CSCs were Constructed besides work on 4 Plastic Waste management units is going on.
This remarkable achievement is a testament to efforts of the Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Yaseen M Choudhary (IAS) Assistant Commissioner Panchayats Naeem Ul Nisa Bhatti , DPO, BDOs, and all the Rural Development staff towards ensuring cleanliness and proper sanitation facilities in rural areas.
The Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen initiative aims to bring about a comprehensive transformation in the sanitation and hygiene practices of rural India. It strives to eliminate open defecation, promote solid and liquid waste management, and foster a culture of cleanliness and hygiene among the rural population.
By being declared a model district, Poonch has demonstrated its commitment to these goals and has set an example for other districts to follow. Meanwhile, the events under "Ek Taarikh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath" have been created in all the 176 villages of the district and in majority of the schools and colleges to mark the celebration of Gandhi Jayanti.
SAMBA: In continuation to the series of activities being organized under the "Swachhata Hi Seva" campaign, the NSS Unit (KHIDMAT) of Govt. Degree College Vijaypur, in collaboration with IQAC under the aegis of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and Bhrashtachar Mukt J&K organized a cleanliness drive inside the college premises.
The drive commenced with the introductory address by Dr. Shittal Sharma, Convenor IQAC of the College where she briefed the students about the importance of cleanliness. She said that the drive was a wonderful experience for students to motivate them to contribute their bit to society and they were major role players to raise awareness on the importance of cleanliness in the campus.
NSS Volunteers from different semesters of the College participated in the cleanliness drive with full enthusiasm. The event was organized under the able guidance of Dr. Vandana Gupta, Principal of the College. The program was conducted successfully with the active support and coordination of Dr. Naseem Chowdhary, NSS PO and other members of NSS Unit and Prof. Poonam Kundan, Convenor Eco-Club of the College.
SAMBA: The National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit-Prabha of Government Degree College Ramgarh organized ‘Cleanliness Drive’ on ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa’ under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav. The drive was carried out in the premises of the College. It was carried out under the supervision and leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Geetanjali Andotra, Principal of the College.
Prof. Seema Sharma Associate Professor, Education said to the volunteers about the importance of cleanliness and about the adverse effects of plastic waste and the pollution it does, more specifically land pollution, on the environment as a whole. She also laid emphasis on the diseases and health issues caused by unclean and polluted surroundings and how to prevent the same. She explained that these days, the Dengue is on the rise and in order to tackle this health epidemic, clean surroundings prove to be of great help.
Dr. Shamsher Lal, NSS Programme Officer, along with NSS committee members and NSS volunteers, carried out the drive. In the beginning, he briefed the volunteers regarding the importance of cleanliness and encouraged them to always keep the surroundings clean. He also said that this activity provided a great opportunity to the College to perform its social responsibilities for the society at large.
A large number of NSS volunteers participated in the cleanliness drive and cleaned the premises of the College. They collected the waste and it was disposed of on a designated site.