ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA), Hyderabad is implementing Swacchta Pakhwada from 16-31 December, 2024.

As per the action plan, the Swachhta Pakhwada activities started on 16th December, 2024 by displaying banners at the office premises and by taking swachhta pledge. Dr. V. K. Singh, Director, ICAR-CRIDA administered the swachhta pledge to all the staff of ICAR-CRIDA at the main office.

During the programme, Director highlighted the importance of cleanliness. Swacchta pledge was also taken by the farm staff at the institute farms, Hayathnagar Research Farm (HRF) and Gunegal Research Farm (GRF). Afterwards, swacchta signature campaign was also organized as part of the programme. A total of 200 members including scientists, technical staff, administrative staff, supporting staff and farm labourers participated in the programme.