A fortnight-long mission undertaken by the ITR (Integrated Test Range), Chandipur, to disseminate awareness among all towards a clean and green environment concluded.
ITR introduced the concept “Garbage to Green” to segregate biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste and converting them to compost using a fully automated waste composting facility, with an objective using them as organic fertiliser.
As a part of this “Swachhta Hi Sewa” mission, to negate the harmful effects of environmental pollution, the ITR initiated a drive to plant trees within its premises.
Towards this goal, eco-friendly vehicles were also launched to conserve fossil fuels to save the environment.
A one day workshop while was organised within ITR on “Swachhta Hi Sewa” on September 20, ITR Director Dr BK Das emphasised on the responsibility of the ITR fraternity towards mother earth by achieving a clean environment in and around Baleswar. He urged all to take it as a mission of cleanliness.
Several competitions including poster making, drawing, slogan and essay writing and speech competitions were carried out between September 20 and October 3.
All ITR employees along with the members of ITR ladies club, cleaned the streets of Baleswar on September 22. To promote cleanliness among school children, programmes were conducted at various schools like Range School and Odia Medium School at Chandipur. Pamphlets were distributed among the students.
A marathon walk was also conducted on September 23 from ITR Colony to FM Golai. The ITR employees also showcased their acting talent through a street play titled “Sabu Jani Ame Ajana”.
ITR Associated Director MV Bhaskarachary and Group Director CR Ojha were also present on the concluding day.