ICAR – Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kilnelli, conducted the Swachhta Hi Sewa Campaign 2024 from September 15th to October 2nd, 2024, aimed at raising awareness among the public, students, extension workers and others regarding cleanliness and promoting healthy living in the surrounding areas.
During this initiative, KVK organized a variety of events to instill these values among the community, with active participation from staff, farmers and public. Swachhta banner was displayed in the KVK campus and all staff members took a Swachhata pledge, emphasizing the core messages of behavior, values and responsibility related to cleanliness.
Furthermore, KVK initiated a plantation drive, cyclathons and a human chain to encourage widespread community involvement. Additional events focused on hygiene were conducted in collaboration with schools and primary health centers, targeting students and sanitary workers to enhance awareness about cleanliness.
Preventive health check-ups and access to health facilities were also provided to ensure an improved quality of life for sanitary workers and their families. KVK identified areas requiring attention and promoted cleanliness by planting trees at various tourist spots. The involvement of religious leaders at temples and spiritual sites was also encouraged to support cleanliness drives. A total of 402 participants took part in the Swachhta Hi Sewa Campaign 2024.
