The Union Ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) observes Swachta Pakhwara, meant to bring an awareness about cleanliness in the industrial units, during which people from across the country are awarded for their contribution in the conservation of environment. This time, a resident of Roorkee has been honoured with Swachh Shree award for his efforts in the direction of freeing India from pollution.
Ramesh Bhateja of Roorkee received Swachh Shree award in Delhi from the secretary A K Panda and joint secretary Alka Arora, Ministry of MSMEs, Government of India. Panda lauded Ramesh’s contribution in the realm of protection and conservation of environment.
Speaking to The Pioneer after receiving the award, Bhateja said, “We are determined to help fulfil the dream dreamt by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi of making India clean by the time the nation would observe the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Many eminent industrialists and office bearers of SIDBI bank who were present on the occasion took the same pledge.”
Notably, his efforts were recognised by Roorkee Nagar Nigam as he was made the brand ambassador of open defecation Free Roorkee in recognition of his contribution towards hygiene and sanitation. He was given excellence award by World Record Union of six countries in Delhi. Besides, his name has also entered the Asia Book of Records.