As part of the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign of the NRCD, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, the cMahanadi Team, NIT Rourkela organised a cleanliness drive at Baikuntha Ghat, on the banks of the Koel River.

The initiative brought together students of NIT Rourkela, local school students, local village residents, faculty members, and project staff for a one-hour cleanliness drive and tree plantation activity, followed by the Swachh Bharat Pledge. The programme focused on creating awareness about cleanliness, responsible waste management, and the importance of collective action towards a cleaner and healthier environment.

The programme was graced by Prof. S. K. Patel, Dean (Academic), NIT Rourkela; Prof. K. K. Khatua, Coordinator & Head, cMahanadi, NIT Rourkela; and Shri Ajit Tirkey, Sarpanch, Jhirpani Gram Panchayat, and cMahanadi Team, NIT Rourkela

Together, let us keep our rivers clean and our communities healthy