The Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA) under the administrative control of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) observed “Swachhata Pakhwada” from October 16 to 31 by organising various activities. The institute reached out to fish farmers, students and common citizen with the message of cleanliness.
Attending the concluding ceremony, Bhubaneswar MP Prasanna Kumar Patasani urged the employees of ICAR-CIFA to continue the drive throughout the year and praised the institute for successfully observing the Pakhawada.
ICAR-CIFA Director Dr P Jayasankar welcoming the participants mentioned about the significance of cleanliness and observing the Pakhwada.
Odisha Environment Society president Dr SN Patra called for a change in our lifestyle to reduce environmental pollution. Principal Scientist and Chairman of Swachha Bharat Mission of ICAR-CIFA Dr SC Rath mentioned about various activities undertaken during the Swachhata Pakhwada.
One leaflet and one poster on ‘Clean Fish Production’ were released on this occasion. Prizes were distributed among the school children for the elocution and quiz competition. Scientist I Sivaraman proposed vote of thanks.