In lieu of clean India Campaign & to pay tribute to the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, "Swachta Hi Sewa" cleanliness drive was conducted at the office of Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, today.
Reiterating the significance of Swachta Hi Sewa, a massive cleaness drive continued on the 2nd Day in the premises & vicinity of Div Com office led by Additional Commissioner Kashmir (S) in which officers & officials of different offices and sections vehemently participated.
The Additional Commissioner also administered a pledge to the participants for keeping the surroundings garbage free.
Amar Singh College Cluster University, Srinagar organized a massive cleanliness drive themed “Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” in tune with the vision of the Honourable Prime Minister and conducted a series of events.
Concurrent with the spirit of the nation this year to build ‘Garbage Free India', the first event was a Shramadaan of one hour, conducted under the able leadership of Prof. (Dr) Sheikh Aijaz Bashir, principal Amar Singh College and Nodal principal Kashmir Division Colleges.
The objective of the event was to make a valuable contribution to the nation in terms of cleanliness of surroundings.
Institution organised a Plogathon, in the morning from Mehjoor Nagar footbridge to Amar Singh College, which was flagged off by Prof. (Dr) Yasmeen Ashai, Director Colleges UT of J&K.
The members from the Teaching faculty, Non-Teaching staff, students and parents participated in the event. The Worthy Director encouraged the participants by dedicating one hour for shramadaan alongside her colleagues.
The participants jogged along the flood channel and picked up the litter from the embankment of the water body and disposed of waste in a dumping van at Jawahar Nagar.
The locals lauded the efforts of the principal for conducting such a constructive and productive activity.
Another event was organized for the cleaning of the college hostel. The faculty members and hostel boarders together engaged in the activity and dedicated one hour for shramadaan.
Around three hundred participants were engaged in these events.
Meanwhile, In a heartwarming tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, the District Legal Services Authority, Srinagar (DLSA), under the aegis of Jammu and Kashmir Legal Services Authority in collaboration with Sainak Welfare Srinagar and the Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Forum (HQ) Delhi (J&K Chapter), joined hands to organize a monumental "Swachata Abhiyaan."
This spirited initiative was a part of the national campaign "Swachhata Hi Sewa-2023" commemorating the 154th birth anniversary of the great Mahatma Gandhi.
The "Swatchata Abhiyaan" serves as a powerful reminder that collective action can bring about significant change.
It underscores the enduring importance of Mahatma Gandhi's vision for a clean and sustainable India.
The Cleanup around Dal Lake: The pristine Dal Lake, an iconic symbol of Kashmir's natural beauty, witnessed a transformation as dedicated staff members and Para Legal Volunteers of DLSA Srinagar, volunteers from Sainak Welfare, and students of SP College, Srinagar, came together in a sweeping cleanliness drive under the leadership and guidance of Hon’ble Chairman DLSA-Srinagar, Jawad Ahmad and close supervision of Secretary, DLSA-Srinagar, Jahangir Ahmad Bakshi.
The objective was not merely to clean the surroundings but to uphold the spirit of environmental stewardship that Mahatma Gandhi so ardently advocated.
The Power of Collaboration: "Swatchata Abhiyaan" was a remarkable display of unity, as diverse groups came together for a common cause.
Para Legal Volunteers, staff members, and the enthusiastic students of SP College, Srinagar, shared a common vision of a cleaner and greener Kashmir.
During the event, Abdul Rashid War, Nodal Officer Zilla Sainik Office Srinagar, highlighted the importance of preserving our natural heritage and promoting cleanliness as a way of life. His words resonated deeply with the volunteers, reinforcing the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and the principles of Swachh Bharat.