The ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’ was launched on 16.12.2020 at ICAR-Directorate of Weed Research, Jabalpur. Dr. P.K. Singh, I/c Director inaugurated the ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’ on 16.12.2020 at ICAR-DWR, Jabalpur. Dr. K.K. Barman, Principal Scientist & Chairman, Swachhta Pakhwada organizing committee appraised about the date wise activities to be undertaken/organized during 16 – 31 December, 2020 at Institute and other locations. Sh. Sujeet Kumar Verma, Administrative Officer briefed about the arrangements made for the celebration of Swachhta Pakhwada.

I/c Director at his inaugural address briefed about the Swachhta, adoption of eco-friendly practices, sanitation practices like using a toilet, hand washing, importance of cleanliness in our office/campuses and our society. He further emphasized about role of Swachhta during pandemic Covid-19.

Banners of the Swachhta Pakhwada were displayed at main gate & prominent places of the Directorate. Swachhta Pledge (Oath) was taken by all the staff and committed to make self, community, society, villages, cities clean. The detail of the activity has also been updated on Directorate’s website. A number of seasonal flowers were also planted in the Directorate. Around 100 persons were participated in the inaugural programme of Swachhata Pakhwada.