As part of the nationwide Swachhta Hi Seva Campaign 2026, being observed from 17 September to 2 October 2026 under the inspiring theme "Swachhta Mein Sahbhag – Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat" ICAR-CRIDA organized Swachhtha Samvad at ICAR-CRIDA adopted Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) village Dhurwaguda of Indravelly Mandal of Adilabad District, Telangana State on 29th September 2026.

Initially Dr. Anshida Beevi CN, Senior Scientist (Agricultural Extension) & Nodal Officer, TSP briefed about the Swachhtha program and highlighted the importance of cleanliness. After that Dr. Tridiv Ghosh, Scientist (Agricultural Physics) explained about the Swachh Bharath Mission followed by Dr. N. Manikandan, Senior Scientist (Agricultural Meteorology) administered swachhtha pledge to the villagers.

Later a cleanliness drive was done along with the villagers by cleaning in the village. Around 30 people participated in the event. During the cleaningprocess, the biodegradable waste that was collected was dumped in the compost pits.They were also involved in educating the importance of segregating the wastes to the residents. The villagers were satisfied with the Swachhtha campaign and promised to maintain the village neat and clean in future. The whole programme was coordinated by Dr. Anshida Beevi CN, Dr. N. Manikandan and Dr. Tridiv Ghosh.