SWACHHTA ABHIYAN CONCLUDES AT MPT

The annual Swachhta Abhiyan organized by MPT as part of nationwide cleanliness

campaign conducted from 15th September to 2nd October 2017, concluded on 3rd

October 2017. The closing ceremony was held at the main Administrative building.

Shri Deepak Naik, Chairperson Mormugao Municipal Council was the Chief

Guest, while Shri G. P. Rai Dy. Chairman, MPT was the Guest of Honour. Shri J B

Dhawale Secretary MPT welcomed the gathering, while Smt. Vidhya Sawant

introduced the chief guest. The Port Nodal Officer for Swachhta Abhiyan Shri M.

Iddalagi presented a detailed report of the various activities conducted during the

period.

Addressing the gathering of Port Officials, employees staff and students, the Chief

Guest Shri Deepak Naik said ‘The Port has always supported community

endeavours and taken steps to implement the programs for benefit of society and

success of Swacchta Bharat Abhiyan. We appreciate the gesture of MPT for having

constructed two toilets blocks with modern facilities at Headland Sada during this

fortnight for the use of public. We need the support of every citizen to fulfill the

vision of the Prime Minster for a cleaner and greener environment. The MMC has

so far succeeded in implementing door to door garbage collection in 80% areas

under its jurisdiction’.

Shri. G. P. Rai, Dy. Chairman/MPT in his brief speech stated ‘Even though the

Swachhta Abhiyan fortnight has ended, the spirit of the Abhiyan should continue

and cleanliness should be an everyday affair. The Port will extend all support for

initiatives to fulfill the mission of a clean and green India. The campaign should

not be restricted to just a few people, but everyone should make all efforts to be

involved in the mission”.

Prizes were distributed to the winners of drawing, Elocution and Essay writing

competitions conducted during the fortnight for the Deepvihar school children.

Cloth bags made by children of New Dawn Asha Deep Special School were

presented to the dignitaries to carry the message of reducing usage of plastic bags.

Short skits focusing on awareness of Swachhta Abhiyan were presented by MPT

employees. Shri V.V Satya Sreenivas IRSME, Chief Vigilance Officer/MPT also

shared his thoughts on Swachchta Abhiyan. Smt. Christine Pimenta, proposed a

vote of thanks. The function was attended by local MMC councilor Shri Gaurish

Bandodkar, Heads of Department, Labour Trustees, Officers, staff, employees and

children from Deepvihar High School.