A Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was observed at the IIT Bhubaneswar to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
The programme started with institute Director Prof RV Raja Kumar offering floral tributes to Bapuji in the presence of faculty and staff members.
The Swacchta pledge was administered by the Registrar.
“Nonviolence and truth are the basic doctrines of Gandhian philosophy. The Mahatma continues to be the epitome of great leadership, simplicity.
His nonviolence and Satyagraha movement left a remarkable impression worldwide,” the Director said and urged everybody and IITians in particular to derive inspiration from this great personality of the Millennium.
Various online competitions were also organised for the entire IIT Bhubaneswar fraternity through a virtual mode, including a film festival focusing on Mahatma Gandhi. All students, faculty and staff members participated in the cleanliness drive by adhering to all the safety and social distancing parameters.