The Regional Outreach Bureau (ROB) under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), today organised a programme ‘Swachhata Hi Seva” on the occasion of the 150^th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi.

            Speaking on the occasion, Chief Guest Shri Rahul Bharadwaj, Executive Director, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) said that the Mahatma’s teachings were relevant even today.  Mahatma Gandhi is the embodiment of the most noble qualities like truthfulness, non-violence, fearlessness, compassion and equanimity. Shri Bharadwaj said that the Mahatma influenced the tallest of world leaders like Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King (Jr).  Emphasizing the importance of cleanliness, he said, Gandhiji once said that keeping the surroundings clean was more important than achieving Independence.

            Earlier, Shri TVK Reddy, Addl. Director General (Region), Regional Outreach Bureau said that the programme was being organised to mark the beginning of the year long celebrations of the 150^th birth anniversary of the Mahatma. He said Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals have to be guiding principles. Shri Reddy also stressed upon the need to our youth. Shri S.S. Prasad, General Manager (HR), IOCL administered the Swachhta Pledge.

            Song and Drama Division (S&DD), ROB artistes staged an impressive play on the various teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. Several Officials of PIB, ROB, DPD were also present.

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