Key Highlights
- DBT orchestrated 188 activities from 1–15 May 2025 across its headquarters, autonomous institutions and public sector undertakings.
- Initiatives spanned e‑waste bin installation, sanitary napkin disposal units, high‑capacity shredders and comprehensive health camps.
- Community outreach included cleanliness drives at old‑age homes, the National Association for the Blind, tree plantation, ladies’ room inauguration and slum‑area engagement.
- A dedicated review committee monitored progress and awarded the top three performing offices.
- The programme reinforced the national Clean India mission through evidence‑based, science‑integrated practices.
Detailed Insights
The Department of Biotechnology, acting under the Ministry of Science & Technology, leveraged Swachhata Pakhwada 2025 to embed sustainable waste management and health awareness into scientific institutions. Activities were launched with a pledge‑taking ceremony led by the DBT Secretary, emphasizing a collective responsibility for cleanliness and public health. The scale of participation—encompassing staff, students and external collaborators—demonstrated the breadth of DBT’s outreach efforts. The programme’s multidisciplinary nature combined infrastructure upgrades, medical training (Basic Life Support and CPR), environmental education and cultural interventions such as Nukkad Nataks, painting competitions and community walks.
- Infrastructure Enhancements: e‑waste bins, sanitary disposal machines and large‑capacity shredders.
- Health & Hygiene: on‑site check‑ups, BLS/CPR training and stress‑management talks.
- Community Engagement: drives at old‑age homes, the National Association for the Blind, tree planting and ladies’ room inauguration.
- Environmental & Cultural Outreach: slum clean‑ups, Nukkad Nataks and poster‑making contests.
- Monitoring & Recognition: a review committee and awards for the best offices.
Key Concepts
- Swachhata Pakhwada – A national week dedicated to cleanliness and sanitation.
- E‑Waste Bin – A specialized receptacle for disposal of electronic waste.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Fundamental life‑saving procedures taught to volunteers.
- Nukkad Natak – Street drama used as a medium for public awareness campaigns.