As part of Swachhta Pakhwada (Days 6–11), a series of meaningful and engaging activities were organized to promote sustainability and hygiene:
Day 6: A quiz competition focused on waste management and sustainable practices witnessed enthusiastic participation from 41 staff members.
Day 7: Shri Prasad N. Nayak, IT Consultant at Mormugao Port Authority, delivered an enlightening talk on E-waste management, emphasizing the need for responsible electronic waste disposal.
Day 8: An elocution competition on minimizing plastic use in daily life sparked innovative ideas and practical solutions among the participants.
Day 9: A Swachhata Kit was donated to New Dawn Ashadeep Special School as part of an outreach initiative by the Swachh Bharat Activities Committee.
Day 10: Dr. Shobha Parsekar, Assistant Professor, in Dept of Microbiology, Goa Medical College & Hospital, delivered an informative session on personal hygiene, focusing on preventive care and healthy habits.
Valedictory: Swachhta Pakhwada concluded with prize distribution to the winners of the competitions, awareness drives, reaffirming the commitment to a cleaner, healthier workplace.
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