POONCH, OCTOBER 2: Educational institutions across Poonch district observed Gandhi Jayanti with great zeal, focusing on cleanliness drives and cultural programs to honor the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi.
Leading the celebrations, Chief Education Officer (CEO) Poonch, Lal Hussain, initiated a Swachhata pledge and campaign from his office. Vijay Kumar, ZEPO Poonch, and many senior officials from the education department were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, CEO Lal Hussain emphasized the importance of maintaining cleanliness, not only as a one-day event but as a continuous effort. It is our collective responsibility to keep our surroundings clean, starting from our workplaces and schools,” he stated.
In schools across the district, students showcased their reverence for Mahatma Gandhi by donning traditional Gandhi attire and performing colorful cultural programs.
The children further demonstrated their commitment to the principles of Swachh Bharat by conducting “safai abhiyans” (cleanliness drives) within and around their school premises.
The day-long events in the district were marked by active participation from both students and staff, reflecting the collective responsibility towards cleanliness, a principle dear to Mahatma Gandhi.
