Ministry of Information & Broadcasting observes Swachhta Pakhwada

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting observed ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’ from 16th January to 31st January, 2018. During this fortnight, a number of activities were undertaken by various media organisations under the Ministry to further the goals of Swachh Bharat Mission.

‘Pakhwada’ activities undertaken by the Ministry include

i)‘Swachhta shramdaan’ was organised wherein,      Secretary , Information and Broadcasting, Sh. N.K. Sinha also took part along with other officials of the Ministry and media units.

ii) ‘Swachhta Oath’ by the staff was taken.

iii) Weeding of old files, disposal of waste like old furniture and unusable items. Cleaning and maintenance of office equipments and beautification of office premises.

iv) Organising essay/painting/debate competitions etc. on ‘swachhta’.

v) Highlighting success stories on Swachh Bharat Mission through various media units of the Ministry.

vi) Engaging communities through special outreach programmes.

vii) Publication of articles and success stories in Publication Division’s journals – ‘Yojana’, ‘Kurukshetra’, Employment News, ‘Bal Bharti’.

viii)Publications Division organised "A Conversation with Children on Cleanliness", program on Swachh Bharat in Book Gallery, Soochna Bhawan, New Delhi.

ix) Production and screening of films/documentaries on SBM.

x) Generate awareness on ‘swachhta’ through all available means.