RONO HILLS, OCT 28:
Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) organised a day-long programme under Special Campaign 6.0 on Wednesday, promoting campus cleanliness, environmental sustainability and responsible waste management.
Around 500 participants, including students, university officials and staff members, took part in the programme, which featured a Swachhata exhibition, Waste-to-Wealth initiative, Swachh Football Tournament, cleanliness drive, e-waste management activities and tree plantation.
The Swachhata exhibition and Waste-to-Wealth activities, organised at the Department of Visual Arts, showcased creative approaches to waste management and the reuse of discarded materials. The cleanliness drive and tree plantation initiative promoted campus hygiene and environmental conservation, while the football tournament conveyed the message of cleanliness and collective responsibility through sports.
The event was organised in response to the initiative of the Union Ministry of Education and coordinated by the Department of Visual Arts in collaboration with Dr A. Yuvaraj, Assistant Director of Physical Education and Programme Coordinator of Swachhata Hi Seva 2026, RGU, along with other university officials and coordinators.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shivraj and Registrar Dr NT Rikam attended the programme. Addressing the gathering, the Vice-Chancellor stressed the importance of cleanliness and environmental responsibility as integral aspects of campus life. He urged students and university members to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives and contribute collectively towards building a clean and green campus.
The Registrar emphasised proper waste management and the responsible use of campus resources, urging the university community to sustain the campaign’s spirit beyond the designated activities and make cleanliness a regular practice.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Department of Visual Arts head Dr Punyo Chobin, who acknowledged the contributions of the university leadership, officials, coordinators, students and staff.
Through the initiative, RGU reaffirmed its commitment to promoting environmental awareness, sustainable practices and a culture of cleanliness across the campus.
