Ministry of Steel leads the way in “Shramdaan” under Swachhata Hi Seva campaign; Cleanliness drive organized outside the iconic Lotus Temple in New Delhi

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Ministry of Steel leads the way in “Shramdaan” under Swachhata Hi Seva campaign; Cleanliness drive organized outside the iconic Lotus Temple in New Delhi

Sanitation workers (‘Swachhata Mitra’) also honored for their exceptional contributions to maintaining cleanliness in the surroundings

Posted On: 01 OCT 2023 7:55PM by PIB Delhi

In a remarkable display of commitment towards cleanliness and environmental stewardship, the Ministry of Steel organized a cleanliness drive today (1st October, 2023) outside the iconic Lotus Temple in New Delhi as part of Shramdaan event under the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) – 2023. The Swachhata Hi Seva campaign is being organized as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on the eve of his birth anniversary on 2nd October 2023 and this cleanliness drive underscores the Ministry’s dedication of promoting a cleaner and greener India.

The Ministry of Steel, under the leadership of Secretary Steel, Shri Nagendra Nath Sinha, has taken proactive steps to champion the cause of cleanliness and sustainability. He took a leading role in the campaign today by actively participating in cleanliness activities at the Lotus Temple. Additional Secretary & Financial Adviser, Smt. Sukriti Likhi, Joint Secretary Sh. Sanjay Roy, Chairman, SAIL Sh. Amarendu Prakash and other officials of the Ministry also wholeheartedly participated in Shramdaan during the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign at the Lotus Temple.

Human Chain at Lotus Temple

Ministry of Steel and SAIL officials, along with their dedicated employees, created a human chain encircling the Lotus Temple, symbolizing their collective commitment to a cleaner India. This visually striking event served as a powerful reminder of the importance of individual and collective responsibility, thereby sending a powerful message of unity in the pursuit of cleanliness.

Felicitation of ‘Swachhata Mitra’ (Cleanliness/sanitation workers)

On the final day of the ‘#SwachhataHiSeva’ campaign, Secretary Steel, Shri Nagendra Nath Sinha, Joint Secretary, Shri Sanjay Roy, and other officials also honored the dedicated cleaning staff with essential kits, recognizing their invaluable contribution to cleanliness efforts by helping in maintaining clean and hygienic surroundings. The sanitation workers of the Ministry of Steel were recognized and felicitated for their tireless efforts in ensuring cleanliness in and around the Udhyog Bhawan, where the Ministry housed.

In line with the clarion call of Prime Minister “Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath” for joining the Shramdaan (cleanliness initiative as part of Swachh Bharat on 1st October, 2023 at 10 am), a massive cleanliness drive was carried out across the country. In line with this vision, the Ministry of Steel had organized this cleanliness drive today symbolizing its commitment towards environmental sustainability and a cleaner as well as greener India. Notably, this event at the Lotus Temple was also part of a larger initiative by the Ministry of Steel, which organized similar ‘Shramdaan’ campaigns at 55 different sites across India through its PSUs. These efforts demonstrate the Ministry’s proactive engagement in making Swachh Bharat a reality.

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