The regional office of the National Sample Survey Office (Field Operations Division) organised various programmes and activities as part of Swachhata Pakhwada (Cleanliness Fortnight) 2024.
The Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has been conducting Swachhata Pakhwada on a regular basis. The main focus areas of the campaign include undertaking cleanliness activities and to ensure intensive sanitation in the entire ecosystem.
The ministry celebrated Swachhata Pakhwada 2024 from June 16 to 30. During the fortnight, NSSO (FOD) Regional Office Shillong gave special emphasis to achieve cleanliness.
Several programmes were observed, namely tree plantation on the Shillong Golf Course along with a cleaning drive in its surroundings, donation of wet and dry garbage bins to Rajasthan Vishram Bhawan, Garikhana and a cleaning drive at Police Bazar and nearby areas.