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‘Ek Din, Ek Saath’: GRSE Leads Community Cleanliness Drive at Bichali Ghat, Showcases Employee Creativity under Special Campaign 6

Newsmantra — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:49:48 +0000

Kolkata, 12 October 2026: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, observed ‘Ek Din, Ek Saath’ as part of Special Campaign 6 on 12 October 2026, bringing together community participation, employee engagement and sustainable waste management practices across the Company’s establishments.

The key highlight of the observance was a community-based cleanliness drive at Bichali Ghat, Metiabruz, Kolkata undertaken in the presence of the Cmde PR Hari, IN(Retd), Chairman and Managing Director, Capt (IN) P Sunilkumar (Retd), Director (Corporate Planning & Personnel), Shri Niranjan Bhalerao, Director (Finance), senior officers and employees of GRSE. The initiative reinforced the importance of collective responsibility in maintaining clean public spaces and promoting environmental awareness. The participation of GRSE’s leadership and workforce reflected the Company’s commitment to extending the spirit of Swachhata beyond its establishments and contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment.

Another major highlight was the ‘Waste to Wealth’ initiative, an employee participation activity that encouraged employees to unleash their creativity by transforming waste materials into artistic sculptures, crafts and other innovative creations. The initiative showcased the potential of discarded materials to be repurposed into aesthetically appealing creations while promoting the principles of reuse, recycling and responsible resource utilisation. It also highlighted how individual creativity and collective participation can contribute to greater environmental consciousness.

The dedicated one-day observance also encompassed cleanliness and workplace improvement activities across GRSE establishments, with emphasis on decluttering office premises, improving the utilisation of underused spaces and ensuring the systematic disposal of redundant materials. To reinforce awareness among employees and visitors, campaign banners were displayed across the Company’s manufacturing units and office facilities, highlighting the sustainable workplace practices. Appropriate segregation, disposal and recycling of biodegradable and e-waste were also among the focus areas, supporting efficient waste management, resource recovery and better workplace organisation.

Health-awareness initiatives and recognition of Safai Mitras further complemented the day’s activities, acknowledging the importance of hygiene, well-being and the contribution of sanitation personnel in maintaining clean and healthy surroundings.

Through these concerted efforts, GRSE reaffirmed its commitment to promoting cleanliness, community engagement, employee participation and environmental sustainability. The dedicated one-day initiative forms part of Swachhata Special Campaign 6, being observed from 2 to 31 October 2026, with the broader objective of strengthening cleanliness practices, optimising workplace spaces and encouraging the responsible utilisation of resources.

Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 Launched at MCL to Promote Cleanliness and Sustainability

Newsmantra — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:49:19 +0000

SAMBALPUR. MCL has officially launched its Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 campaign, which will be observed from June 16 to June 30 across its headquarters and operational areas. Reaffirming the company’s commitment to cleanliness, sustainability, and environmental responsibility, CMD Shri Uday Anant Kaole inaugurated the campaign by administering the Swachhata Pledge at the MCL Headquarters in Sambalpur. He encouraged all employees to actively contribute to the vision of a cleaner and greener India. To add momentum to the initiative, a Swachhata Rath was flag-offed by women employees, symbolizing collective participation in promoting hygiene and safety awareness. Throughout the fortnight, a wide range of cleanliness drives and awareness activities will engage employees and stakeholders to foster environmental sustainability and collective responsibility.

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POWERGRID Marks Swachhata Pakhwada with Cleanliness Drive and Public Awareness Campaign

Newsmantra — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:34:07 +0000

Gurugram. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, is observing *Swachhata Pakhwada* across its offices nationwide, reinforcing its commitment to the vision of a cleaner, healthier, and greener India. As part of the campaign, employees took the Swachhata Pledge, reaffirming their dedication to cleanliness in workplaces, communities, and daily life. A cleanliness drive was also conducted around office premises and surrounding areas to promote a hygienic environment. The initiative was led by Shri Vamsi Rama Mohan Burra, CMD, along with Shri G. Ravisankar, Director (Finance), Dr. Yatindra Dwivedi, Director (Personnel), Shri Naveen Srivastava, Director (Operations), and other senior officials at the Corporate Centre in Gurugram.

To further spread the message of cleanliness and civic responsibility, POWERGRID organized a *Nukkad Natak* (street play) to engage the public and create awareness about sanitation and environmental stewardship. The observance reflects the organization’s broader commitment to sustainable development and community participation. As of 30 May 2026, POWERGRID operates 291 substations, over 185,102 circuit kilometres of transmission lines, and 628,516 MVA of transformation capacity. Leveraging advanced technologies, automation, and digital solutions, the company continues to maintain an average transmission system availability of more than 99.78%, underscoring its leadership in India’s power transmission sector.