Joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi in ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan’, a nationwide cleanliness drive IIM Raipur’s students and faculty will pick up the broom to clean its campus and vicinity on Thursday.
As part of the campaign, students and faculty will take part in the cleaning activity that will cover the institute and its premises, a press release issued by the institute here on Wednesday stated.
The campaign is an effort by the students of IIM Raipur to spread the message of cleanliness and create awareness among the local populace, it stated.Over 300 staff members and students will participate in this massive cleaning drive.
IIM Raipur Director BS Sahay will flag off the campaign with an oath taking ceremony. The ceremony will also witness the official launch of the ‘Eco-club’ of IIM Raipur. The cleaning activities will continue till mid day.
The standards of hygiene and sanitation are very poor in even urban areas. Garbage disposal and hygiene standards in many commercial establishments leave much to be desired. This initiative by IIM Raipur is an effort to spread the message of cleanliness and encourage the citizens of India to keep the nation clean and beautiful", said Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Raipur.