Guwahati, 27 October (HS): The 1st Battalion of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Sonapur, organised vigilance awareness programmes and a cleanliness drive at schools in Rowta and Morigaon on Tuesday as part of its efforts to promote integrity, transparency and a clean and healthy environment among students and local communities.

The vigilance awareness programmes were conducted at a government school under the area of responsibility of B Company, Rowta, and at a school under D Company, Morigaon, in accordance with the directions of SSB Force Headquarters, New Delhi, and under the guidance of Battalion Commandant Sunil Kaushik.

During the programmes, the respective company in-charges organised awareness activities, workshops and sensitisation sessions for students, force personnel and local villagers. Participants were sensitised to the importance of honesty, integrity, transparency and accountability, with an emphasis on the adverse effects of corruption and the need to build a corruption-free society.

Students were encouraged to uphold ethical values and practise honesty in their daily lives. This year's Vigilance Awareness Week is being observed under the theme “Probity for Prosperity”.

Separately, the battalion organised a cleanliness drive at Government School, Rowta, under the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 6.0. Students and teachers participated enthusiastically in the initiative.

During the drive, Inspector (GD) W. Kennedy Meetei educated students about the importance of cleanliness, personal hygiene and maintaining hygienic conditions in school premises and surrounding areas. Students were encouraged to make cleanliness an integral part of their daily routines and contribute collectively towards creating a clean and healthy environment.

Under the leadership of Commandant Sunil Kaushik, the initiatives sought to strengthen awareness of ethical conduct, social responsibility and cleanliness among students and local communities.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash