स्वच्छता पखवाड़ा - 2024
Swachhata Pakhwada 2024
(1-15th May 2024)
CSIR-IHBT is celebrating Swachhata Pakhwada from 1st-15th May 2024. On first day, Director CSIR-IHBT administered the Mass Swachhta pledge to all the staff members & research scholars. This was followed by Swachhata Rally from the Directorate towards the main gate and residential complex.
On 2nd May 2024, a plantation drive was organized in CSIR-IHBT Campus. Annual floriculture seedlings (Marigold and Tuberose) were planted by Director, scientists, along with staff members & research scholars.
On 3rd May there were a mass awareness program was held at Neugal Public Sr. Sec. School, Bindraban engaging 200 students and 20 teachers. The event was conducted under the aegis of CSIR-Jigyasa program. Focused on "Waste to Wealth," the event showcased the institution's ongoing R&D activities on innovative waste management solutions through lectures and exhibitions. It was conducted by research scholars.
The cleanliness drive was carried out in residential colonies and hostel buildings on day 4 of Swachhata Pakhwada. The director, staff members, and research scholars participated in the cleanliness drive.
A painting exhibition was organized on two themes viz., Clean and Green India and Waste to Wealth in the institute on 7th May 2024. School children of the IHBT staff members and IHBT research scholars/project fellows participated in the event (40 no). The event was conducted by CSIR-IHBT, Palampur under the aegis of the CSIR-Jigyasa program.
As a part of Swachhata Pakdwada, a 'Nukkad Natak on Swachhata' was organized on May 8, 2024. In addition to the staff and scholars, family members of Institute's staff also attended the programme.
A slogan writing competition for spreading awareness on different aspects of cleanliness was organized on May 9, 2024. Staff members, research scholars, and staff wards participated in the event.
A signature campaign was launched on May 13, 2024 to abide by the cleaning statements for maintaining healthy and fresh environment in the campus.
A cleanliness drive was organized at the CSIR-IHBT guest house to spread awareness on different aspects of cleanliness on May 14, 2024. Staff member of the Institute participated in the event.
A cleanliness drive was organized at the CSIR-IHBT guest house to spread awareness on different aspects of cleanliness on May 14, 2024. Staff member of the Institute participated in the event.
The closing ceremony of Swachhata Pakhwada was held at CSIR-IHBT on May 15, 2024. The institute had been actively participating in Swachhata Pakhwada from May 1st to May 15th, 2024, engaging in a variety of activities including campus and residential area cleanliness drives, Nukkad natak, painting, and slogan writing competitions.
During the ceremony, Mr. Sanjeev Sharma, Senior Scientific Officer from the Pollution Control Board in Dharamsala, delivered a lecture on the rules and regulations regarding Waste Management. Dr. Sudesh Kumar Yadav, the Director of CSIR-IHBT, also addressed the audience, emphasizing the importance of individual responsibility in maintaining cleanliness in both our workplace and daily lives. The event was well-attended by the staff and research scholars of the institute