Ramban, may 31 (KNS) : The Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project on Sunday concluded its 16-day-long Swachhta Pakhwada 2026 campaign with a mass rally at Tanger village, the project headquarters in Ramban, aimed at promoting cleanliness and environmental responsibility among local residents.
Led by Head of Project (HOP) Dinabandhu Boral, the rally witnessed participation from project employees, contractual staff and scores of local residents. Participants marched with banners and placards carrying messages on cleanliness, while cloth and paper bags were distributed among local businesses to encourage a shift away from plastic use.
During interactions with locals and shopkeepers, Boral highlighted the environmental, health and agricultural benefits of replacing plastic bags with paper or jute alternatives. He stressed the need to reduce garbage and plastic waste to ensure a healthy and sustainable future.
“Once we’re getting rid of garbage and plastics in our environment, only then we can see a healthy and sustainable future ahead,” Shri Boral said.
Expressing concern over recent cancer-related deaths in the village, he urged residents to prevent contamination of water sources caused by littered garbage and plastic waste.
Locals appreciated the initiative, describing it as an important effort to promote environmental awareness and healthy living in the area.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The rally was preceded by a special session during which customized t-shirts and caps carrying cleanliness messages were distributed among local contractual staff. Regular employees also participated in the rally wearing the same gear, reflecting inclusivity within the project workforce.
“We thank the Sawalkote HE Project for taking care of us and extending a hand of brotherhood. We haven’t witnessed it anywhere before and it has really made our hearts happy,” said Mohd Aslam Malik, a local staffer.
The distribution programme was attended by Anil Singh Bhandari, Deputy General Manager (Civil), Rajesh Agarwal and Jagannath Munda, both Group Senior Manager (Civil), Hari Mohan, Senior Manager (Finance), Bijendra Kaushik, Senior Manager (Geology), along with Deputy Managers and Junior Engineers of the project.
The event marked the culmination of the 16-day Swachhta Pakhwada-2026 campaign, during which the Sawalkote HE Project organised a series of activities including sanitation and cleanliness drives, a Swachhta Pledge, a signature campaign, playing of awareness songs and a Clean Selfie Drive.(KNS)
