On the 7^th days, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, continues the Swachhata Hi Sewa Campaign 2024. Various activities took place today in DoCA as well as its subordinate/autonomous/statutory bodies.

Today, the BIS training wing i.e. National Institute of Training for Standardization (NITS), Noida hosted Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivir offering free health check-ups and wellness camp. In the Shivir for around 70 Safai Mitra health check-ups was done. The event was inaugurated by Shri. BL Verma, Hon’ble Minister of State Minister of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, along with Shri. Pramod Kumar (DG, BIS). In his inaugural address, Hon’ble Minister emphasized the vital role of cleanliness in our daily lives. He highlighted the need to cultivate cleanliness as a fundamental part of our character and our daily culture. Hon’ble MoS also planted a tree under the campaign “Ek Ped Ma ke Naam” in the premises of NITS, Noida and distributed safety kits to Safai Mitra of BIS and the department.

Glimpse of Safai Mitra Camp held at NITS, Noida under the Swachhata hi Seva Campaign 2024.

Distribution of safety kits to Safai Mitra by Hon’ble MoS (CA, F&PD) Shri.  BL Verma at NITS, Noida

 Hon’ble MoS (CA, F&PD) Shri.  BL Verma at NITS, Noida planting tree under the Campaign Ek Ped Ma ke Naam (Plant4Mother)

Free Health Check-up Camps at NTH Jaipur: Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivir were also organized at the DoCA’s other attached and subordinated offices on 23rd September 2024, namely NTH Jaipur, RRSL Bangalore and RRSL, Bhubaneshwar. These camps was conducted exclusively for the sanitation staff members and temporary outsourced staff of these organisation . The initiative was aimed at ensuring the health and well-being of these essential Safai Mitra, who play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and efficiency of our facility. Medical professionals were present to provide thorough health screenings, and the response from the staff was highly encouraging.

Deputy Director of RRSL Bangalore honored the Safai Mitra for their invaluable contributions to cleanliness and public health. As a token of appreciation, each Safai Mitra was honoured by providing a towel to recognize their dedication and hard work.

Health Check-up organised at NTH, Jaipur on September 23, 2024

Deputy Director of RRSL Bangalore with Safai Karamcharis of the office

Soap Distribution at RRSL, Faridabad: To promote cleanliness and hygiene in the community, RRSL Faridabad distributed soap bars amongst their safai workers to raise awareness about the importance of hand hygiene and sanitation today.

Safai Karmchari getting Soaps in their office./ Workplace.

Cleanliness Drives: RRSL, Nagpur organised a cleanliness drive in its nearby park areas. All the office employees got together to clean the park.

Staff at RRSL Nagpur cleaning the park nearby their office.

Slogan writing and Painting competition: The Autonomous Body of DoCA, BIS, Kolkata Branch Office –I conducted various activities today in the city including a cleaning drive in the office space and organised a slogan and painting competitions programme in different schools of the city.

 

 

BIS, Kolkata Branch Office organized painting and slogan writing competition in three schools of Kolkata.

 

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