Karnal 'swachhagrahis' promote cleanliness at dairy institute

In alignment with the national Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, carried out a series of initiatives to promote cleanliness, hygiene and environmental sustainability across its campuses.

Dr Dheer Singh, Director and Vice-Chancellor of the institute, said the Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign specifically focuses on the identification and cleaning of Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) such as neglected urban areas, waste patches and dark spots. He added that the campaign aligns with the Government of India’s vision of universal sanitation coverage and a cleaner India.

He stressed that educational institutions, by undertaking regular cleanliness audits, engaging students as 'swachhagrahis' and encouraging eco-friendly habits, play a vital role in sustaining the momentum of the movement.

Alongside the cleanliness drive, prabhat pheris were held at the institute’s main gate and campus to raise awareness among staff and students. Earlier on Wednesday, a blood donation camp was organised at ICAR-NDRI, in which 65 students, including five girls, and eight staff members donated blood.

Meanwhile, to mark Gandhi Jayanti, NSS volunteers of Dyal Singh College, Karnal, held a cleanliness drive at the symbolic Mahatma Gandhi Chowk. The drive aimed not only to clean the area but also to raise awareness about hygiene and civic responsibility among the local community.

Under the guidance of NSS programme officers Dr Shweta Yadav and Dr Chanchal Gupta, volunteers enthusiastically wielded brooms, gloves and dustpans as they cleaned streets, footpaths and public spaces.