A sanitation fortnight (Swachhta Pakhwada) was observed from July 1 in the corporate office, Bhopal. During the fortnight, various programmes were organized for the purpose of spreading hygiene, environmental protection and cleanliness awareness.
On Friday, at the concluding function of the fortnight, Managing Director and Chief Executive Director of NHDC, AG Ansari, addressed the officials that cleanliness should start from self, own family and their workplace.
Personal hygieneic awareness and surrounding cleanliness lead to cleanliness of society.
“We should take seriously the sensitivity of cleanliness and environment protection for the better future,” said Chief Executive Director, adding that cleanliness is one of the most precious gift given to the new generation.
During the cleanliness fortnight 2017, sanitation oath taken by the officials in the office premises, voluntarily contribution for cleanliness drive at office, plantation in the surrounding area and drawing and writing competition in government schools with the help of World Vision NGO for the purpose of spreading cleanliness among school children. Short drama staged was also organized in school. In addition to above, a workshop had organized on Plastics Solid Waste Management and Rag Pickers Uplift Project with the help of a voluntary organization Sarthak.
Besides, cleanliness survey and evaluation of all departments of the Corporate Office was conducted. The winners of various competitions were rewarded at the end of the cleanliness fortnight.