The NTPC Talcher Kaniha celebrated Swachhta Pakhwada from May 16 to 31 in line with the Government of India’s objective of spreading awareness about Swachhta and its importance.
Swachhta Pakhwada was launched by a pledge in a special event for propagating awareness of cleanliness among employees by CGM (Talcher Kaniha)Sudip Nag. Shivam Srivastava GM (O&M), departmental heads and employees were present on the occasion through video conferencing mode.
The fortnight drive included various activities like online quiz, painting and essay competitions, cleanliness in the township, offices and markets. Sanitation activities like fogging, pesticide spraying and supplying bleaching powder in the township. As a CSR initiative, sanitization of nearby 20 villages was done with the support of the fire department on May 21.
With an aim to create awareness about the importance of greenery and clean environment, a tree plantation drive was organised at RLI Centre of NTPC Kaniha on May 22.
Chandan and Bakul trees were planted by CGM Nag, Shivam Srivastava, Rajnish Rastogi, GM(HR), Dr Aparajita Mishra, departmental heads and employees from HR, RLI and T/S Civil.
An online talk was given by principal DAV school Laxmi Demta on ‘Swachhata Pakhwada’ sensitising the teachers and Staff. A talk was also organised by RLI-Talcher Kaniha on containment of covid by Dr Puspanjali Nayak, Consultant (Medical) providing necessary information on staying safe.