As part of the "Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2024" campaign, and Swachh Bharat Diwas 2024 launched by the Government of India, CSIR – Structural Engineering Research Centre and CSIR Madras Complex has organized various activities to integrate cleanliness into daily life at CSIR Campus from 14th September, 2024 to 2nd October, 2024.
On September 20, 2024, Director, SERC & Coordinating Director, CMC Administered the Swachhata Pledge near Viqvan Auditorium where number of staff took part with great enthusiasm.
‘Ek Ped Maa ke Naam’ plantation drive activity carried out under Swachhata Hi Seva-2024 Campaign, on September 23, 2024, in the Campus.
From 23 to 30 September 2024 Cleanliness awareness and Shramdaan Activities in CSIR-SERC and CMC was organised. During the period Cleaning of Neighbourhood and dark spots identified areas in and around CSIR Lab were conducted. Activity on “Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivir” was also organised. Inspection by respective Swachhata Committees at various Divisions / Sections were conducted at CSIR-SERC and CMC.
On September 26, 2024, Slogan Writing and Poster competition on Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) was conducted for School children Staff Members.
On September 30, 2024, Internal Poster Competitions were organised for the Staff Members.
On October 1, 2024, Staff of CSIR-SERC and CMC carried out Cleanliness drive at Thiruvanmiyur Railway Station (MRTS) to improve the cleanliness of the station’s surroundings.
On 2nd October 2024 Gandhi Jayanthi was observed as Shramdhan day. A floral tribute to the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi by the Director and Staff of CSIR-SERC and CMC. During the event, all the staff members voluntarily involved in the physical efforts of moving piles of earth in the campus and planting trees. As part of the Cleanliness Programme, the “Swachhata Shapath” (Pledge) was taken.