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The Department of Food and Public Distribution has been actively participating in the Swachhotsav campaign. They organized a cleanliness dialogue featuring an expert from Sulabh International who discussed environmental protection. Department officials visited local markets to create awareness among vendors and distributed dustbins for proper waste disposal. Employees also engaged in creative activities like poem recitation and street plays to promote cleanliness habits.

Key Points: Food Department Observes Swachhotsav Cleanliness Drive

  • Department organized cleanliness dialogue with Sulabh International expert
  • Officers visited Krishi Bhawan market for vendor awareness campaign
  • Employees performed street play on waste segregation and zero waste
  • Poem competition highlighted environmental protection and garbage-free goals
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Department of Food and Public Distribution observes Swachhotsav under 'Swachhata Hi Seva-2025'

Ministry of Consumer Affairs organizes Swachhta Samvad dialogue, market cleaning, and awareness activities as part of Swachhotsav 2025 campaign

"We should not only keep our homes and surroundings clean but also encourage others to do so - Department Employees Nukkad Natak"

New Delhi, September 30

A cleanliness dialogue 'Swachhta Samvad' was organised in the Department on September 23, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Tuesday.

New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): A cleanliness dialogue 'Swachhta Samvad' was organised in the Department on September 23, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Tuesday.

Dr N B Majumdar, Honorary Director General, Sulabh International Social Service Organisation, while sharing his vast experiences, explained the importance of keeping not only our surroundings clean but our environment too. He also highlighted how global warming, as a result of the degradation of our environment, has been causing unseasonal rains and creating havoc, especially in hilly areas, the release stated.

On September 24, 2025, the officers and officials of the Department visited the mini-market near Krishi Bhawan to create awareness about Swachhata among the vendors there. The market area was cleaned, and dustbins were distributed to street vendors to encourage them to dispose of the waste properly and keep their surroundings neat and clean.

A poem recitation competition on 'Swachhotsav' was organised on September 26, wherein the employees of the Department, through their self-composed poems, brought about the progress of the campaign through all these years, how we, through our actions, can contribute positively to make our environment garbage-free, and also motivate others.

The employees of the department performed a Nukkad Natak on September 29 on the theme of "Swachhotsav" at the parking lot and the common area of Krishi Bhawan. During their performance, the actors raised the issues of littering, segregation of garbage, zero waste and inculcating good habits in the kids from a young age. They emphasised that we should not only keep our homes and surroundings clean but also encourage others to do so.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Nukkad Natak and poem competitions are excellent ways to spread awareness. Traditional methods work best in India. More such events should happen in residential colonies too!
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the effort, I hope this isn't just another photo-op. We need sustained action, not just one-time events. The real test is whether these practices continue after the campaign ends.
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Arjun K
Teaching children about cleanliness from young age is crucial. In our culture, we say "Cleanliness is next to godliness" - this campaign brings that wisdom to life. Well done! 🌟
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Vikram M
Distributing dustbins to street vendors is a practical solution. Many vendors want to keep their area clean but lack basic infrastructure. Hope this becomes a nationwide program.
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Michael C
The connection between environmental cleanliness and global warming is important. Unseasonal rains have been affecting farmers badly. Every small step towards cleanliness helps our climate.

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