Prayagraj,

16 Dec (HS): In order to spread the pledge of Clean India to every person and

to make cleanliness not just a campaign but a way of life, the cleanliness

campaign running from December 16-31 was launched today in a dignified

atmosphere at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Prayagraj. On this occasion, the program

was started with the cleanliness pledge, in which the scientists, employees of

Krishi Vigyan Kendra and the students of the college participated

enthusiastically. This moment was not just a formality, but a collective pledge

– to make our campus, our society and our nation clean, healthy and aware.

The

chief guest for the occasion was Dr. Praveen Charan, Director (Extension),

SHUATS. In his inspiring address, he emphasized that cleanliness is not a

matter of a single day or a fortnight, but rather a continuous process. Only

when cleanliness becomes a part of our behavior can its true impact be seen in

society. Describing the role of youth and students as crucial, he said that if

the younger generation embraces cleanliness, the goal of a clean country will

be automatically realized.

The

event was graced by the presence of Dr. Mukesh P. Masih, Head of the Krishi

Vigyan Kendra, Prayagraj. He stated that the Krishi Vigyan Kendra is not

limited to agricultural techniques, but also continuously works on issues such

as social awareness, health, and sanitation. Sanitation and health are directly

related, and the foundation of rural development can only be strengthened by

ensuring a clean environment.

As

coordinators of the cleanliness campaign, Dr. G.P.M. Singh and Dr. Nisha

Natarajan provided detailed information about the campaign's outline,

objectives, and upcoming activities. They explained that this campaign, which

runs from December 16th to 31st, will not only organize awareness programs

related to cleanliness, but will also place special emphasis on behavior

change. The campaign's objective is to make people understand that cleanliness

is not limited to mere cleanliness, but is a matter of thought, habit, and

responsibility.

On

this occasion, other scientists and staff members of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra,

including Dr. R.P. Singh, Dr. Subodh Yadav, Dr. D.S. Chauhan, and all the

employees, took an active part. They unanimously took the Cleanliness Pledge,

vowing to remain clean themselves, keep their workplace and surrounding environment

clean, and spread the message of cleanliness in society.

The

college students present at the event also enthusiastically took the oath. The

youth's participation made it clear that the dream of a clean India will be

realized not only through government efforts, but also through collective

public participation. Addressing the students, speakers said that if today's

youth make cleanliness a habit, future generations will automatically build a

clean and healthy India.

The

program concluded with the message that cleanliness is not just the

government's responsibility, but the duty of every citizen. This cleanliness

campaign, initiated by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Prayagraj, will not only be

limited to the institute but will also send a positive message to society—that

cleanliness leads to health, and health leads to prosperity.

Thus,

this cleanliness campaign, running from 16th December to 31st December, will

prove to be an important step towards building a clean, healthy and aware

society as a strong mass movement.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi