- VINCENT PALLOTTI COLLEGE RAIPUR CG
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SESSION 2023 - 24
A REPORT ON “GARBAGE FREE INDIA CAMPAIGN”
In 2014, India's "Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan" embarked on a journey to transform the nation's cleanliness and sanitation standards. By 2023, this ambitious campaign had evolved from a government initiative into a people's movement. The Department of Education at St. Vincent Pallotti College, in collaboration with the Aakanksha Lions Institute of Learning and Empowerment, marked the 9th-year anniversary of this remarkable endeavor on September 27, 2023, with the theme of 'Garbage Free India'.
During this event, the B.Ed. 1st-year students of St. Vincent Pallotti College partnered with Aakanksha Lions Institute to organize a series of impactful activities. These events celebrated the achievements of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan and reinvigorated the commitment to its principles, emphasizing community engagement, education, and social responsibility.
From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the activities unfolded with a "Workshop on Sanitation and Hygiene," focusing on menstrual hygiene and open discussions about cleanliness, breaking taboos. The "Plastic Free India Awareness Program" increased awareness about plastic pollution, inspiring sustainable practices while highlighting the challenges. At 12:00 PM, a "Nukkad Natak" on "Garbage Segregation and Waste Management" engaged a diverse audience and encouraged responsible waste disposal. The "Rally for Saving Girl Child" advocated gender equality and girls' rights, with impassioned slogans igniting community support.
These events weren't merely commemorative; they were a call to action, addressing sanitation, hygiene, environmental responsibility, and gender equality. This momentous occasion embodies the unwavering commitment of young minds to carry the message of Swachh Bharat forward. It's a testament to the convergence of youth-led activism and the spirit of Swachh Bharat, inspiring change, awareness, and action within the community.