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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.

NLC Conducted Beach Cleaning activity in Chennai

Newsmantra — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:14:35 +0000

NLC India Limited conducted a beach cleaning activity at Edward’s Elliot Beach Chennai. The initiative was carried out under the SwachchataPakhwada 2023 Campaign, observed by NLCIL from 16th June 2023 to 30th June 2023. Employees from NLCIL regional office, in Chennai participated in the initiative and collected litter, debris, and plastic waste including other pollutants from the beach sand, segregated, and handed over to the Greater Chennai Corporation Solid Waste Management Team.

On this occasion K Prabhu Kishore, Executive Director, PR, NLC, and Dr T G Shrinivasan, Health Education Officer, Greater Chennai Corporation and Nodal Officer, Swachh Bharat Mission, Chennai were present

NLC India Limited has taken various initiatives such as cleaning drives at Workplaces, conducting awareness events at Offices, Schools and carrying out cleanliness drives outside locations.

50% of C&D waste generation recycled and reused under Swachh Bharat Mission

Newsmantra — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:16:07 +0000

Govt has taken several concrete steps to ensure the utilization of C&D waste under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) . Over 15,000 tons of debris is being taken care of daily at nearly 400 C&D waste plants across the country. About 50 per cent of the total C&D waste generated at present is being recycled and shaped into reusable products. Keeping in line with transforming Waste to Wealth, the C&D waste is being recycled to create bricks, tiles, paver blocks, etc. It is interesting to note that C&D waste is that it generates about 90 per cent of recyclable waste.

All States have set up C&D waste recycling facilities in cities with a population of more than 10 lakh. MoHUA has included two components for 131 non-attainment cities (NCAP) and 21 cities with population of more than 5 lakhs. This takes the total to 152 cities where additional central assistance has been approved.

Declare open defecation free

Newsmantra — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 06:48:24 +0000

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the villages in India have declared themselves open defecation free.The prime minister made the announcement in the presence of over 20,000 village heads at an event to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

PM Modi at Sabarmati credited ground-level volunteers who made Swachhta and toilets a common man’s topic. “This mission helped make the toilet, which was earlier a difficult topic, a common topic of discussion. From girls who demanded toilet before marriage to Bollywood, everyone contributed to make India open-defecation-free.”

They said that the feat of building toilets for such a large population of India within 60 months has left the world in awe and shock.

“The whole world is appreciating and awarding us (for) providing toilets to over 60 crore people in 60 months by building over 11 crore toilets. The world is amazed by this,” PM Modi said.

“The Swachh Bharat Mission enabled women and developed their skills as masons and created over 75 lakh employment opportunities,” he said.