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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The event witnessed the gracious presence of Mr. Ranjan Dastida Raj (General Manager, HPCL), Mr. Debashish Patnaik (General Manager), and Mr. Madhukar Kaitha as chief guests. On behalf of HPCL, they presented sanitation equipment worth approximately ₹1 lakh to the college, significantly enhancing its cleanliness infrastructure.

In recognition of their dedicated service, five fourth-class employees and cleaning staff of the college were felicitated by the HPCL team. Expressing gratitude for their tireless efforts in maintaining the campus, the guests acknowledged their vital role in ensuring a clean learning environment.

Addressing the students, Mr. Ranjan emphasized the importance of tree plantation and environmental conservation. He pointed out that every individual must plant at least 16 to 20 trees in their lifetime, as this is the number required to meet one person’s lifelong oxygen needs.

Mr. Debashish Patnaik, General Manager at HPCL, engaged students in an enlightening session about energy sources, their environmental implications, and the concept of energy transfer, all in simple terms that resonated well with the young audience.

Furthering its commitment to the cause, HPCL announced the donation of two incinerator sanitary units for the college and assured continued support for such social initiatives in the future.

A cleanliness drive was actively carried out by the students from the National Service Scheme (NSS) and National Cadet Corps (NCC) units of the college, followed by a tree plantation program. As part of a “Green Feast” initiative, students were given saplings to plant near their homes, reinforcing the message of individual environmental responsibility.

HPCL also distributed hygiene kits and light refreshments to the students, making the event both meaningful and engaging.

The tree plantation ceremony, joined by the HPCL dignitaries and college faculty, marked a fitting conclusion to the event.

Prominent faculty members and staff including Dr. Anamika Singh Rathore, Dr. Shalini Shukla, Dr. Priyanka, Dr. Preeti Sindhi, Dr. Aparna Tandon, Dr. Snehlata, Dr. Bina Yadav, Dr. Sunita Yadav, Dr. Parul Singh, Ashwani Saxena, Kishore, Sunil Sonkar, Anju Singh, Dilaram, Anil Yadav, Manoj Kumar, Roop Bahadur, and Pawan contributed significantly to the successful organization of the event.

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