The Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) have completed Special Campaign 6.0 through focused cleanliness and office-space improvement activities across their establishments throughout the country. Around 8,000 sites across all branches of DARE–ICAR were cleaned during the campaign.
The activities included record management, digitisation, plantation, environment-friendly practices, citizen-centric practices, scrap disposal, electronic waste management and enhancement of office spaces. More than 13,000 physical and electronic files were weeded out. The campaign generated revenue of over ₹14 lakh and freed more than 4,000 square feet of space.
Officials across institute campuses conducted awareness camps to sensitise people about the importance of cleanliness. Free medical camps were also organised at several campuses. Felicitation of Safai Mitras has also been a continuing practice.
Officials at all levels actively participated in cleanliness activities, both inside office premises and in the surrounding areas of the campuses. Extensive cleaning drives were carried out in farms, fields and roads surrounding the campuses. Particular attention was given to keeping metal and plastic waste separate from general waste, thereby improving cleanliness.
Special Campaign 6.0 promoted responsible waste management and cleanliness around workplaces. The cleanliness achievements under the campaign exceeded the targets set.
ICAR – National Academy of Agricultural Research Management
Rajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500 030, Telangana, India
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