Shillong July 2: NSSO, Shillong observed “Swachhata Pakhwada 2024” – Cleaning Drive, tree plantation, and various programs organized by NSSO, Shillong has organized multiple programs & activities as part of the “Swachhata Pakhwada 2024”. Swachh Bharat Mission is a flagship program of the Government of India, initiated by the Prime Minister to fulfill the dream of Mahatma Gandhi to make a clean and hygienic India. It is a country-wide campaign launched in 2004 by the Prime Minister of India to eliminate open defecation and improve solid waste management.
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has been conducting the Swachhata Pakhwada regularly. The main focus areas of the Campaign include undertaking cleanliness activities and ensuring intensive sanitation in the entire ecosystem. As part of the Swachhata Bharat Mission, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation celebrated Swachhata Pakhwada 2024 from 16th to 30th June 2024. During the fortnight, NSSO (FOD) Regional Office Shillong has given special emphasis to achieving cleanliness thereby improving the workplace experience.
Several programs were being observed viz. tree plantation in Golf course along with a cleaning drive in its surrounding, donation of wet & dry garbage bins to Rajasthan Vishram Bhawan, Garikhana, and cleaning drive at Police Bazar, Shillong, and nearby areas. The 14-day-long campaign was a success and there was active participation from all Officers and staff of the office of NSSO (FOD) RO Shillong with a motto to keep the office surrounding and Shillong area clean and plastic-free.
