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Secretary (Power) presented the first prize to POWERGRID for Swachhata Pakhwada Award 2025

Newsmantra — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:48:30 +0000

Sh. Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary (Power) Govt. of India, presented the first prize to POWERGRID during Swachhata Pakhwada Award 2025 ceremony held at Ministry of Power. The award was received by Sh. R. K. Tyagi, CMD and Dr. Yatindra Dwivedi, Director (Personnel) POWERGRID. Shri Piyush Singh (IAS), Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power, GoI, Dr. D. Sai Baba, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Power, GoI, Shri M. Q. Huda, ED (Admn.) POWERGRID, along with other officers from Ministry of Power and POWERGRID were also present during the occasion

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REC Celebrates Swachhata Pakhwada with ‘Waste to Wonder’ Art and Innovation

Newsmantra — Wed, 21 May 2025 12:14:22 +0000

In celebration of Swachhata Pakhwada 2025, REC Limited organized a unique ‘Waste to Wonder’ competition and exhibition at its Corporate Office in Gurugram, showcasing the power of creativity and sustainability. Participants transformed discarded materials into beautiful and functional creations—from bags and stools crafted out of old gunny sacks to innovative cooling devices fashioned from used drums. The event underscored the message that when imagination meets intent, even the most common waste can be transformed into something meaningful. The special waste-to-art exhibition stood as a testament to the potential of reuse and sustainable thinking, turning the office space into a gallery of eco-conscious innovation.

Adding to the occasion, REC Ltd. CMD Shri Jitendra Srivastava, IAS, unveiled a 200-kg Charkha installation made entirely of recycled iron, symbolizing self-reliance and sustainability. This striking piece served as the centrepiece of the event and reinforced the core philosophy of the Swachhata movement—that with creativity, even waste can become a valuable asset. The initiative not only promoted environmental responsibility but also inspired employees and visitors to rethink their relationship with waste, turning discarded items into symbols of progress and pride.

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Steel PSUs Observes ‘Swachhata Pakhwada’ from March 16-31, 2025

Newsmantra — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:35:38 +0000

All PSUs and institutions under its administrative control of Steel Ministry , including SAIL, NMDC, RINL, KIOCL, MOIL, MECON, MSTC, NISST, JPC, and BPNSI, observed the ‘Swachhata Pakhwada’ from March 16 to 31, 2025. The initiative saw active participation from officers and employees across various plants and units of the PSUs, who engaged in numerous cleanliness activities. The event commenced with a ‘Swachhata Pledge’ ceremony at the Ministry of Steel, where cloth banners and standees were displayed prominently to raise awareness. Comprehensive cleaning activities were undertaken in the Ministry’s premises, including the recording and weeding out of old files, as well as the removal of outdated posters and banners. Cleanliness inspections were conducted by a team of officers to ensure a clean environment within the Ministry.

Throughout the Swachhata Pakhwada, the participating PSUs engaged in a variety of activities, such as administering the swachhata pledge, cleaning townships, factories, and nearby villages/slums, and maintaining cleanliness in schools adopted under the Swachh Vidyalaya initiative.

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SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant Organizes Street Play in Gram Sabha Under Swachhata Pakhwada-2025

Newsmantra — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:00:19 +0000

SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), under the Swachhata Pakhwada-2025 initiative, organized a Gram Sabha at Ankurpalli village in Nuagaon Block, on 25^th March 2025. The event was conducted by the CSR department of RSP with the objective of promoting cleanliness and hygiene awareness among the villagers. Around 200 villagers from the surrounding areas gathered at a meeting strategically held near the village market, which attracts a large crowd.

Dr. Deepa Lavangare, Deputy Chief Medical Officer (TE-Public Health), was the Chief Guest, while present on the occasion were Mr. T.B. Toppo, AGM (CSR), Mr. Sushil Toppo, Sarpanch (Ankurpalli) and Ms. Richa Sudhiram, Manager (CSR).

Dr. Deepa Lavangare, in her address, emphasized the significance of cleanliness and encouraged the community to adopt hygienic practices. She placed special emphasis on reducing the use of single-use plastics, preventing children from consuming water from plastic pouches and bottles, ensuring proper hygiene for animals, avoiding littering, and preventing waste accumulation on roads and waterlogging. She stressed the need for collective efforts in maintaining a clean environment for a healthier future.

Mr. Sushil Toppo, the Sarpanch of Ankurpalli, extended his gratitude to the CSR department of RSP for organizing the event and for their consistent efforts in spreading awareness about cleanliness and hygiene among the rural communities.

A key highlight of the event was a Nukad Natak (street play) performed on the theme of Swachhata (cleanliness). The play effectively conveyed the importance of cleanliness through an engaging and entertaining performance, resonating well with the local audience.

At the outset Mr. T B Toppo delivered the welcome address and briefed about the programme while Ms. Richa Sudhiram proposed a formal vote of thanks. The programme was coordinated by CSR Department.

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Observance of Swachhata Pakhwada commences at SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant

Newsmantra — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:12:57 +0000

Observance of Swachhata Pakhwada 2025 commenced at SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant on 16th March 2025. An array of programmes is being organized across the plant and township to mark the fortnight scheduled to conclude on 31st March.

Mr. Tarun Misra, ED (HR) led the swachhata pledge taking ceremony held at Samadhan Conference Hall on 17th March, 2025. Mr. Srimant Panda, CGM (HR), senior officers and employees of the HR department took the swachhata pledge.

Earlier, another pledge taking ceremony was organized at the Town Services Department. Mr. P K Swain, CGM In-Charge (TA & CSR) chaired the programme attended by Mr. T G Kanekar, GM In-charge (TS), Senior Officers and employees of the department. Swachhata Pledge was administered to all on the occasion.

Notably, the Swachhata Pakhwada 2025 is going to be organized with special emphasis on ‘Steel Safety Day’ on 28th March, and to continue focus on ‘Hygience and Sanitation’ particularly keeping in mind the curbing of Single use Plastic (SUP).

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Sanitation workers felicitated in different Departments to mark the Swachhata Pakhwada celebration in SAIL, RSP

Newsmantra — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:52:11 +0000

An array of programmes is being organized to mark the ongoing Swachhata pakhwada celebration in SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant. In line with this sanitation workers deployed under different agencies and Departments were also felicitated.

In a function organised in Civil Engineering Services Department, on 27^th September, 2024, Mr. MNVS Prabhakar, CGM In-charge (Services) handed over token gifts to 11 contract workers of Messrs Himanshu Brothers, Messrs M M Construction, Messrs Ambika Enterprise, Messrs P P Enterprise, Messrs R R Enterprise and Messrs P K Kansal, engaged in different cleaning activities. Present on the occasion were Mr. Pavan Gupta, GM In-charge (CES), Mr. G R Dash, GM (HR) and other officers and employees of CES and HR Department. The function was coordinated by Mr. P K Bhuyan, AGM (CES).

In another function organized in Ispat General Hospital on 26^th September, Dr. Jayant Kumar Acharya, CMO In-charge (M&HS) felicitated 20 contract workers for their exception performance in keeping the Hospital and its premises clean. Present on the occasion were Dr. R R Mohanty, CMO (M&HS) and other Senior Doctors and staff of IGH. The programme was coordinated by Mr. S C Parichcha, Deputy Manager (HR).

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SAIL, RSP organizes Nukkad Natak in the Township as a part of ongoing Swachhata Pakhwada observation

Newsmantra — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:34:32 +0000

The Public Health Unit of Town Engineering Department of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant has been actively involved in creating widespread awareness on health, hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness to mark the ongoing Swachhata Pakhwada observation both in the township and in the Plant. To instil the culture of health, hygiene and sanitation in the young minds school children are being engaged to create Swachhata awareness in the locality.

On 25^th September the students of Delhi Public School, Sector – 14 in collaboration with the Public Health Unit, presented an exhilarating Street Play under the banner ‘Swachhata hi Seva’ near Ispat Central Market. A large number of spectators gathered to witness the play and encourage the students. The play focused on waste management through proper garbage disposal, health risks associated with open defecation, devastating effects of single use plastic on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem and the importance of healthy hygiene practices to combat vector-borne diseases like dengue and malaria.

The play was coordinated by the school authorities and the Public Health Unit led by Ms. Deepa Lavangare, Deputy CMO (TE- Public Health).

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NTPC Bongaigaon launches Swachhata Pakhwada

Newsmantra — Fri, 17 May 2024 06:26:20 +0000

NTPC Bongaigaon, launches its Swachhata Pakhwada initiative with fervor, rallying over 150 members to champion the cause of cleanliness and environmental awareness. Running from 16.05.2024 to 31.05.2024, this fortnight-long campaign is poised to make a significant impact by involving employees, stakeholders, and the wider community in various activities promoting cleanliness and sustainable practices.

The inauguration of Swachhata Pakhwada witnessed a stirring pledge ceremony led by Shri Induri S Reddy, GM (O&M)

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POWERGRID awarded for exemplary performance during Swachhata Pakhwada 2023 by Ministry of Power.

Newsmantra — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 06:45:28 +0000

POWERGRID awarded for exemplary performance during Swachhata Pakhwada 2023 by Ministry of Power. Sh. Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary (Power) presented the award to Sh. K. Sreekant, CMD, POWERGRID.

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Swachhata Pledge at NLCIL

Newsmantra — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 05:24:26 +0000

Swachhata Pledge at NLCIL.

Shri. Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, CMD, to the senior officials and employees of NLCIL to mark the beginning of the Swachhata Pakhwada 2023 on 16.06.23 at Neyveli.

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