The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE), Government of India, organised an award distribution ceremony in the National Capital here today, to felicitate the winners of the extempore competition conducted as part of nationwide Swachhata Campaign 6.0.
The ceremony was presided over by the Union Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Sudhansh Pant.
Additional Secretaries Smt Mona K. Khandhar, Smt Debolina Thakur, Joint Secretary Shri Sajeesh Kumar N, Joint Secretaries, DDG, CEOs of various Corporations & Boards besides Directors and other senior officers were present on the occasion.
The extempore competition was organised during the preparatory phase of Special Campaign 6.0 on September 28, to promote awareness about cleanliness, sanitation, hygiene and the importance of maintaining a clean and healthy working environment.
It provided a platform for participants to express their views and share ideas on the significance of cleanliness and the role of individuals in fostering a culture of cleanliness and civic responsibility.
A total of five officers from the Department were declared winners and felicitated during the award distribution ceremony.
An award amount of Rs 5,000 was awarded as 1st prize, Rs 3000 as 2nd prize & Rs 2000 as 3rd Prize, was presented to the winners in recognition of the performance in the competition to encourage active participation in initiatives promoting cleanliness and hygiene.
The initiative aimed to motivate officials and staff to actively contribute towards the objectives of Swachhata Campaign 6.0 and integrate cleanliness practices into their daily work routines.
Secretary Shri Sudhansh Pant while congratulating the winners said that such activities encourage awareness, participation and collective responsibility in maintaining a clean, hygienic and well-organized workplace.
Union Secretary said the Department is committed to sustain the spirit of the Swachhata Campaign and encourage continued efforts towards cleanliness, improved workplace hygiene and a culture of responsibility among its officials and staff.