The type of mindset is of much importance to change age-old habits. It is the responsibility of every individual to help the cleanliness drive succeed. The ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation in-charge director lakhan Singh at the launch of Swachchta drive at a programme held by the institute on the occasion of the birth anniversaries of MK Gandhi and lal Bahadur Shastri here on Sunday.
Speaking on the occasion, Singh also pointed to the importance of interpersonal communication, capacity building, well planned actions, their proper execution, delivery mechanism and consideration of local culture, sensibility and demands, stressing that these make a difference in the level of success achieved. He exhorted members of society to come forward as individuals and at the collective level in order to bringing about the intended improvement and development in the nation.
Similarly, a cleaning event was also organised at the Forest Research Institute to mark the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) director general Shashi Kumar exhorted all the employees to remain more aware towards the aspect of cleanliness.
“This campaign should not be limited to a one-day formality. We will have to commit ourselves with determination and comprehend our moral responsibilities as members of society in order to achieve the target of improving sanitation and health level in the nation,” opined the director general of ICFRE. The institute director Savita administered the pledge to the gathering on the occasion. She exhorted all to go to their respective departments and undertake cleaning work there till 1 PM. According to the institute officials, the occasion was also marked by the main building of the institute being illuminated.