The competitions aimed to encourage young minds to express their vision of a cleaner, greener, and more environmentally responsible India through art while sensitizing them to issues such as waste management, water conservation, energy efficiency, and ecological protection.

The main event was organized by the BCCL Welfare Department at DAV Public School, Coal Nagar, where around 300 students from Nursery to Class XII enthusiastically participated. Students competed in six different categories and presented vibrant artworks reflecting the ideals of the Swachh Bharat Mission.

The programme was attended by Mrs. Dolan Champa Banerjee, Principal, DAV School Coal Nagar; Mr. Arpan Ghosh, General Manager (Manpower Planning); Mrs. Shobha J. Kujur, Head of Department (Officer Establishment); and Mrs. Kiran Rani Nayak, Head of Department (Welfare), along with teachers, BCCL officials, and employees. Winners from each category were felicitated with prizes and certificates in recognition of their creativity and commitment to the cause.

Similar painting and poster-making competitions were also conducted in other BCCL project schools, including DAV Lodna, DAV Dugda (Washery Division), DAV Alkusa (PB Area), and PCMS Sanskriti Vidya Mandir, Digwadih (East Jharia Area). Students across these institutions actively participated and conveyed messages on cleanliness, environmental sustainability, water conservation, and the importance of maintaining a green nation.

School administrators, teachers, and officials from the respective BCCL areas graced the events and appreciated the students’ efforts in spreading awareness through artistic expression.

BCCL has been conducting a series of activities under Swachhata Pakhwada since June 16. These include cleanliness pledges, awareness campaigns, special sanitation drives in hospitals, cleaning of ponds and water bodies, maintenance of residential colonies, removal of unwanted vegetation, inspection of rainwater harvesting systems, signature campaigns, and cleanliness drives at public places.

The painting competitions further strengthened awareness among students regarding environmental responsibility and public participation in nation-building through cleanliness initiatives.

BCCL has also planned several more activities during the remaining days of the fortnight, including cleanliness training workshops, tree plantation drives, cyber cleanliness awareness sessions, cleanliness rallies, and special sanitation campaigns at religious and tourist destinations, reinforcing its commitment to the objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission.

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The main programme was organized in the basement hall of Koyla Bhawan Headquarters, where Director (Technical/Operations), Mr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, and Director (Technical – Projects & Planning), Mr. Rajiv Kumar Sinha, administered the Swachhata Pledge to officers and employees present at the event.

Among those present were General Manager (Human Resources) Mr. Kumar Manoj, General Manager (Vigilance) Mr. N.K. Thakur, General Manager (Real Estate) Mr. Arvind Sinha, General Manager (PF & Pension) Mr. Vidyut Saha, Head of Department (Administration) Mr. Manish Mishra, Head of Department (CSR) Mr. Surendra Bhushan, along with other General Managers, Heads of Departments, officers, and employees.

To realize Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of a clean and developed India, all participants took the Swachhata Pledge, committing themselves to maintaining cleanliness in their workplaces, residential premises, society, and surrounding environment, while also motivating others to do the same. They collectively resolved to treat cleanliness as a personal responsibility and pledged to contribute 100 hours of voluntary service annually, equivalent to two hours every week, towards cleanliness initiatives.

As part of the programme, officers and employees participated in a signature campaign carrying the message of a cleaner future and shared their thoughts on cleanliness. Participants also expressed their commitment by taking photographs at the specially created Swachhata Selfie Point.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, Director (Technical/Operations), emphasized that cleanliness is a noble human virtue that should be reflected in everyone’s conduct, enabling them to contribute to a cleaner environment and society. Mr. Rajiv Kumar Sinha, Director (Technical – Projects & Planning), stated that cleanliness is a moral responsibility and that every citizen should adopt clean habits as a contribution to nation-building.

In addition to the headquarters programme, Swachhata Pledge ceremonies were organized across all BCCL areas, including Barora, Block-II, CV Area, Sijua, East Jharia (EJ), West Jharia (WJ), Bastacolla, and Lodna. Officers and employees in these areas pledged to maintain cleanliness in their workplaces and surroundings. Selfie points were established at regional offices, while anti-littering posters were displayed at prominent locations, including the Block-II Area, to promote public awareness.

The forthcoming activities under the Swachhata Pakhwada campaign include cleanliness drives at Central and Regional Hospitals, cleaning of ponds, water tanks, and public places in BCCL colonies, inspection of rainwater harvesting systems, awareness workshops, signature campaigns, painting competitions in project schools, tree plantation drives, cyber cleanliness awareness sessions, cleanliness rallies, and special drives at religious and tourist locations. These initiatives are aimed at fostering widespread awareness regarding cleanliness and environmental conservation.

Alongside the Swachhata Pakhwada campaign, BCCL is also organizing a seven-day Yoga Camp from June 15 to June 21 to commemorate International Yoga Day. On the second day of the camp, officers and employees enthusiastically participated in yoga sessions under the guidance of yoga instructor Mr. D.N. Paswan. The camp will conclude on June 21, coinciding with the observance of International Yoga Day.

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