“Swachha Bharat Awareness Camp” held in Collaboration with Old Goa Panchayat
“Swachha Bharat Awareness Camp” held in Collaboration with Old Goa Panchayat
A Swachha Bharat Awareness Camp under ‘’Swachhata Pakhwada’’ was organised by ICAR - Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute in Collaboration with Old Goa Panchayat near Old Goa Educational Society at Katya Bhat on 23rd October 2016. Dr. Chakurkar in his opening address emphasised on the use of Toilets to avoid the unhygienic surroundings. He also said that segregation of the garbage, waste material is very important at individual level before handing over to the garbage collecting workers for proper garbage management. Guest speaker Dr. P B Usgaonkar, Medical Officer discussed the importance of cleanliness of surroundings and its impact on personal hygiene. Shri Vinayak Fadte, Sarpanch, Se Old Goa chaired the programme and interacted with the participants and discussed the issues related to the toilets construction, garbage collection. He extended the greetings to everyone for participation in this programme for spreading Swachhta Awareness. Shri Satya Sai Samiti representatives were also participated on the occasion.
A Cleanliness drive was also undertaken wholeheartedly by all the participants at the venue after the programme. Shri Vinod Ubarhande, Farm Superintendent, ICAR CCARI hoisted the programme. Shri Edward Crasta, Shri Vishwajeet Prajapati and officials form panchayat side also participated in the programme.