2024

List of works undertaken under Swachhata Hi Seva-2024

1. Swachhata Samvad: conducted dialogues and discussions among 23 participants (farmers, agriculture Officers) of Pernem , Goa for promoting awareness regarding Swachhta and cleanliness initiatives.
Participants- 23

Waste to Art at ICAR CCARI, Goa

1. The waste steel from old damaged swings has been modified and treated with an anti-rust primer and paint to create the entrance arch for the Bal Vatika in the residential quarters area.

2. Old steel gates have been modified and used for the drainage channel near ATDC to prevent waste and garbage from entering from outside.

3. Old waste G.I. pipes from drainage channel grills and old transparent sheets from salinity tanks have been repurposed to build a parking shed for the cars of staff residing in Type IV residential quarters.

4. Old, unused internet dishes have been modified and placed in the lawns near the Main Office Building, Mandovi Guest House, and AET Hut.

5. Old dismantled wooden window shutters from Type III residential quarters have been used to make luggage tables for guest houses and racks to store fertilizer off the floor.

6. Using all available waste materials, a small stool has been crafted for the carpenter to use during carpentry work when needed.

All the above waste materials have been repurposed as a form of art and contributed to the Swachhta Hi Sewa 2024 campaign.

Human Chain

Cleanliness is both the state of being clean and free from germs, dirt, trash, or waste, and the habit of achieving and maintaining that state.

Today, 32 staff including labourers joined their hands together near the Institute to raise the awareness in front of the public to demonstrate commitment to cleanliness and sanitation i.e  Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Mega Cleanliness Drive

Under the campaign staff including contractual staff, housekeeping staff and laborers organized mega cleanliness drive at following places:

1.      Institute’s farm Office, laboratories and sections

2.      KVK North Goa campus

3.      Karmali railway station

Participants-: 35

Mega Cleanliness Drive

Sampoorna Swachhata through Shramdaan including Swachhata Lakhit Ekayi

Under the campaign regular staff, contractual staff, housekeeping staff and labourers organized cleanliness drive at following tourists/ religious/ spiritual spots:

1.      Area surrounding Basilica of Bom Jesus Church, Old Goa (World Heritage site of UNESCO)

2.      Area surrounding Se Cathedral Church, Old Goa (World Heritage site of UNESCO)

Participants-: 28

The focus was to clean the targeted areas where plastic bags and other wastes were identified previously. Under the campaign regular staff, contractual staff and labourers organized cleanliness drive to clear waste accumulated behind the institute pig and fish units and removed polythene bags that were blocking the drainage channels of the institute.

Participants-: 15

A cultural fest was organized at KVK North Goa to promote the ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ and raise awareness about cleanliness. College and school students, alongside officials, used folk songs, arts, and speeches to engage the public. Fifty-six participants from two institutions - National Skill Training Institute, Farmagudi, and RNM Government Higher Secondary School, Bino Vasco - actively participated. The event emphasized the harmful effects of polythene bags and urged citizens to view cleanliness as both a civic duty and moral responsibility.

Participants-: 56

A Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivir (Preventive Health Check-Up Camp) for housekeeping and sanitation workers was organised. Dr. Namrata Gauns Naik (MBBS), Authorized Medical Attendant of CCARI explained self-cleanliness and its importance in detail. At health check-up camp, Dr. Namrata examined all the Safai Mitra for blood pressure, blood sugar and body weight. The proper advice for improving the health condition was given to individuals based on their health parameters. Total 25 Safai Mitra participated in this this health check-up camp.

Interactive Session on Access to Health Facilities and Services for Safai Mitras #SHS2024

       An interactive session on access to Health Facilities and Services for Safai Mitras under #SHS2024 campaign was organised at ICAR CCARI on 27th September 2024. Shri Vinod Ubarhande (Farm Superintendent) coordinated the session and briefed all Safai Mitras about various health facilities including Institute clinic, ESI hospitals, GMC for availing the various treatment and medicine benefits. He emphasised on availing ESI hospital benefits as all are covered under health insurance for all kind of treatment and medicines.

      Dr. Namrata Naik Gauns (MBBS) urged all Safai Mitras to visit Institute clinic for health related issues and get the health parameter tested periodically. Shri Uday Giri, Supervisor from the Job Contractor, also extended all the assistance in case of availing ESI hospital facility for oneself or for dependents. Smt. Madina Sollapuri (ACTO) and Shri Datta Velip (Sr. Technician) assisted for conducting the programme. Total 35 Safai Mitras including housekeeping staff, sanitation and farm maintenance workers participated in this session and interacted with officials to get their doubts cleared.

Distribution of Safety gear to Safai Mitras at ICAR-CCARI under #SHS 2024

      To safeguard the sanitation and filed workers from occupational hazards, ICAR -CCARI provided various safety gears to sanitation and farm workers who are engaged in housekeeping, and various field works. This programme is conducted as a part of ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva 2024 campaign. The safety gears like rubber gloves, masks, gum boots, the climbing equipment with safety cables for coconut climber, goggles for the brush cutting operator etc. distributed during this programme. All Safai Mitras are advised to use these items during their work for their safety. Information on available fire extinguisher in campus is also given to all participants..  Total 25 people including staff members participated in the programme.

          During the event, awareness was raised along with Mayem village panchayat public representative regarding various subsidy schemes for impoverished rural households, including initiatives for toilet construction, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana aimed at providing housing in urban areas, the Saubhagya scheme under PM Sahaj Bijili Har Ghar Yojana which ensures electrification for all willing households in urban as well as rural areas, and the PM Ujjawala Yojana that facilitates access to clean cooking fuel, such as LPG, for rural and excluded households, substituted traditional fuels like firewood. Ayushman Bharat health account facilitates seamless healthcare; Swachhta Udyami Yojana offers financial support for the procurement and operation of sanitation-related vehicles in public-private partnerships; PM Jan Dhan Yojana ensures access to financial services through banks; Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide 100% safe and adequate drinking water via individual household tap connections. Thirty participants attended this event, including a public representative from Mayem Village Panchayat.

Under Swatchata Pakhwada program, Shri Dattaram S Shetkar Headmaster Old Goa Education Institution was invited as Chief Guest for ' Activities from Waste to Wealth. Shri Rahul Kulkarni ACTO briefed the chief guest  on activities for Swatchatta conducted by the institute in past 15 days which were started from 17 th Sept 2024 & will continue upto 2 nd Oct 2024. Shri Vinod Ubarhande Farm Suprintendent & Nodal officer of Swatchatta Pakhwada explained the importance of Cleanliness also the theme for this year 'mind cleanliness'. Shri Sidharth Marathe ACTO proposed vote of thanks.          

Participants-: 20

Waste to Wealth Workshop for Awareness on Organic Farming #SHS2024

         ICAR–CCARI, Goa, on 1^st October, 2024, conducted a workshop on waste to wealth, demonstrating the management of biomass by recycling to create wealth through vermicomposting. A total of 115 participants, including 85 students of Sacred Heart High School, Verla, Bardez, Goa, 20 Safai Mitras from housekeeping and farm, and 10 staff members of CCARI and school teachers, attended the workshop. A complete demonstration on utilizing various biomass, including crop residues, plant leaves and branches, coconut fronds and shells, was showcased step-by-step to all participants for making vermicompost, an important component of organic farming. The importance of the "Reduce, Recycle and Reuse" principle was emphasized for a sustainable ecosystem.

The ‘Biomass Recycling Unit’ of the Institute, along with its facilities, including a biomass shredder machine, vermicompost beds, and vermicompost sieving machine, were shown with a complete explanation of making vermicompost with identified species of earthworms. The workshop was organized and coordinated by Shri Vinod Ubarhande (Farm Superintendent), Shri Datta Velip (Sr. Technician), Shri Laxman Naik (Sr. Technician), and Shri Omkar Sawant (Young Professional-I) as part of the Swacchata Hi Sewa 2024 campaign.

Felicitation of Safai Mitras on Occasion of Swachha Bharat Diwas #SHS2024

All housekeeping and sanitation workers of the Institute were felicitated by Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director of ICAR CCARI Goa, on the occasion of Swachha Bharat Diwas #SHS2024, being celebrated across the country on 2^nd October 2024. This felicitation aimed to express gratitude and motivate all sanitation workers for their invaluable contribution to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring the good health of all staff members. Dr. Parveen Kumar congratulated the entire ‘Mission Swachhata 365’ team for successfully conducting the #SHS2024 campaign.

Shri Vinod Ubarhande, the Nodal Officer of the 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2024' campaign, briefed the gathering about various activities undertaken over the past two weeks. These included cleanliness drives at the Institute, surrounding public and tourist places, villages, and schools, as well as the cleaning of CTUs as part of the #SHS2024 initiative. A total of 25 people, including sanitation workers and office staff, were present during the program. The program was coordinated by Shri Vinod Ubarhande, Smt. Madina Sollapuri, Smt. Pranjali Wadekar, and Shri Datta Velip.

The Swachhta pledge was administered to all the officials/staff members of this institute.

As part of Swachhta Special Campaign 4.0, focused on cleanliness and reducing pendency in government offices, cleaning activities were carried out in the balcony area of the main office building of the Institute under the guidance of Smt. Madina S. Sollapuri (ACTO, Civil Engg.). The Horticulture, Animal Science and Fisheries sections were cleaned by removing waste materials, furniture and scrap. A tidy office environment not only looks better but also promotes health by reducing dust and other impurities, which can cause allergies and fire hazards. All scrap materials were safely disposed off.

As part of Swachhta Special Campaign 4.0, focused on cleanliness and reducing pendency in government offices, cleaning of Crop Science Field Lab was done.

209 kgs of scrap identification has been done and the same will be disposed off on 16-10-2024 (scheduled in the implementation phase of the Special Campaign) according to prescribed rules and regulations.

As part of Swachhta Special Campaign 4.0, focused on cleanliness and reducing pendency in government offices, weeding activity was conducted at the institute in which 5 physical files have been weeded out.