Cleanliness Fortnight to be Celebrated on The Theme Of ‘Swabhav Swachhata- Sanskaar Swachhata' (स्वभावस्वच्छता- संस्कारस्वच्छता)
Public Awareness Workshop held on ‘Waste Management and Related Laws’
Northern Railway is celebrating the monumental Swachhta Hi Seva Campaign 2024, from 14th September to 01st October, 2024 with the theme of ‘Swabhav Swachhata- Sanskaar Swachhata' (स्वभावस्वच्छता- संस्कारस्वच्छता). The campaign will culminate with the Swachh Bharat Diwas celebration on 2nd October 2024. As part of these celebrations, a public awareness workshop on ‘Waste Management and Related Laws’ was successfully organized at Northern Railway Headquarters office, Baroda House, New Delhi on Friday, 20th September, 2024. The event was graced by Sh. Shobhan Choudhuri, General Manager, Northern Railway and was attended by around 400 officers and staff members.
The event began with a welcome address from Shri A. K. Chandra, Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer, Northern Railway. He underscored the special occasion of 10 successful years of the Swachh Bharat Mission and highlighted Indian Railways' initiatives under the comprehensive “Swachh Rail” campaign, aimed at fulfilling the goals of the Swachh Bharat Mission. He emphasized the importance of proper waste management to keep our air, water and general environment clean and healthy.
In his keynote address, Shri Shobhan Chaudhuri, General Manager, Northern Railway, emphasized the importance of the Swabhav Swachhata, Sanskaar Swachhata theme of Swachhata hi Sewa 2024, urging the incorporation of cleanliness as both a habit and a value. He highlighted how ingraining these practices in our daily lives is essential for a cleaner nation.
The keynote address was followed by an engaging and impactful talk by the guest speaker Dr. Ruby Makhija, Founder of Why Waste Wednesdays Foundation, and Secretary of Residents’ Welfare Association, Navjeevan Vihar Colony, Delhi. She conveyed the importance of segregation of waste and minimizing the use of single-use plastic for better waste management. She used mythological stories and pragmatic experience sharing for conveying her message effectively.
Volunteers from the Why Waste Wednesdays Foundation were also present at the event, where they set up a small stall showcasing alternatives to plastic, such as cloth bags, and home composters for composting of food waste at home. Innovative bricks made out of low value plastics were also displayed at the stall.
As part of the event, and to further engage the attending Railway personnel, a selfie booth themed around “Swachhata Hi Seva” was set up in the Main Lawn where the event was held, adding a fun and interactive element to the day’s activities.
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