Excelsior Correspondent
RAMBAN, June 1: A 16-day long Swachhta Pakhwada 2026 organised by the Sawalkote Hydroelectric (HE) Project was today concluded with a mass rally at Tanger village.
The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from locals, employees, and contractual staff, who marched with banners and placards to spread awareness about cleanliness and environmental protection.
As part of the initiative, cloth and paper bags were distributed among local businesses to encourage a shift away from plastic use.
The event was led by Head of Project (HoP), Dinabandhu Boral, who emphasized the importance of adopting eco-friendly alternatives such as paper and jute bags.
He highlighted the benefits of reducing plastic usage for the environment, public health, water resources and agricultural productivity, which is a key driver of the village economy.
“Only by eliminating garbage and plastic pollution can we ensure a healthy and sustainable future,” Boral said while interacting with locals and business owners.
He also expressed concern over recent cancer-related deaths in the area and urged residents to prevent water contamination caused by improper waste disposal.
Locals appreciated the efforts of the Sawalkote HE Project in promoting environmental awareness and fostering a health-conscious mindset.
Prior to the rally, a special session was held where customized T-shirts and caps promoting cleanliness were distributed among local contractual staff.
The campaign concluded with a series of activities conducted over the 16 days, including sanitation drives, cleanliness campaigns, Swachhta pledges, signature campaigns and awareness programs such as “Clean Selfie” drives.
Among others who were present during the event included, Anil Singh Bhandari, DGM (Civil), Rajesh Aggarwal, Jagannath Munda, Hari Mohan, Bijendera Kaushik and other senior officers.
Follow our WhatsApp channel
