Department of Food and Public Distribution observes Swachhotsav under 'Swachhata Hi Seva-2025'

New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): A cleanliness dialogue 'Swachhta Samvad' was organised in the Department on September 23, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Tuesday.
Dr N B Majumdar, Honorary Director General, Sulabh International Social Service Organisation, while sharing his vast experiences, explained the importance of keeping not only our surroundings clean but our environment too. He also highlighted how global warming, as a result of the degradation of our environment, has been causing unseasonal rains and creating havoc, especially in hilly areas, the release stated.
On September 24, 2025, the officers and officials of the Department visited the mini-market near Krishi Bhawan to create awareness about Swachhata among the vendors there. The market area was cleaned, and dustbins were distributed to street vendors to encourage them to dispose of the waste properly and keep their surroundings neat and clean.
A poem recitation competition on 'Swachhotsav' was organised on September 26, wherein the employees of the Department, through their self-composed poems, brought about the progress of the campaign through all these years, how we, through our actions, can contribute positively to make our environment garbage-free, and also motivate others.
The employees of the department performed a Nukkad Natak on September 29 on the theme of "Swachhotsav" at the parking lot and the common area of Krishi Bhawan. During their performance, the actors raised the issues of littering, segregation of garbage, zero waste and inculcating good habits in the kids from a young age. They emphasised that we should not only keep our homes and surroundings clean but also encourage others to do so. (ANI)