THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Kolkata, Sept 18: Coal India Ltd(CIL), a Maharatna company, on Wednesday kicked off “Swachhata Hi Seva 2025”, a 15-day-long campaign aiming for cleaner surroundings and stronger sanitation habits on its Corporate Headquarters in Kolkata.
From 17 September to 2 October 2025, just ahead of Gandhi Jayanti, employees will pitch in to clean up dark spots, reduce e-waste, and encourage community participation in a cleanliness drive.
Dr. Vinay Ranjan, Director (HR), CIL, administered the Swachhata Pledge to all its employees at CIL Atrium, Coal Bhawan, Kolkata. Mukesh Choudhary, Director (Marketing), Asheesh Kumar, Director (Business Development), B. K. Tripathy, Chief Vigilance Officer and others participated in the Swachhata Pledge.
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As part of Swachchta Hi Seva, Dr. Vinay Ranjan, Mukesh Choudhary, Asheesh Kumar and B. K. Tripathy jointly flagged off the “Swachchta Ratha” and a “battery-operated vehicle” for collecting e-waste so that people may get sensitised about the responsible waste disposal.
Swachchta Rath will negotiate through different residential and commercial hubs in Kolkata city to promote cleanliness and ensure public participation under the theme “Swacchotsav” campaign.
An e-Kiosk was also inaugurated as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign so that the employee may deposit their e-waste and other disposable items. The objective is to recycle e-waste materials for sustainable lifestyles.
A Nukkad Natak was performed at Coal India atrium to highlight the importance of Swachchta Hi Seva and responsible e-waste management.
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Rekha Pandey, GM (HR/CSR), CIL, in her inaugural address, informed about different activities to be carried during the 15-day-long Swachhata campaign. The programme was compered by Nikita Bhadwani, Manager (CD).
CIL has identified Transforming of Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) in the city where garbage piled up, exhibit Swachchta Ki Rangoli at public places, conducting Nukkad Natak for public awareness and other Swachhata Hi Seva related activities.
