Gurgaon, May 16: REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Power, kicked off its fortnight-long Swachhata Pakhwada 2025 campaign on Friday, pledging intensified cleanliness and sustainability efforts across all company locations from 16 to 31 May.
The inaugural programme at REC’s corporate office began with a Swachhata Pledge administered by CMD Jitendra Srivastava who urged employees to mirror the achievements of the Swachh Bharat Mission in their daily work.
“Swachhata is not merely an act; it reflects our values and respect for community and nature,” Srivastava said, noting India’s transformation to Open-Defecation-Free (ODF) status through behavioural change at the grassroots.
While speaking on the occasion, he inspired employees to continue championing cleanliness and environmental consciousness.
Srivastava said, “Swachhata is not merely an act; it is a reflection of our values and our respect for community and nature. India’s journey from open defecation to dignity through sanitation has been transformational. The success of Swachh Bharat Mission lies in the fact that it connected with people at the grassroot level and brought behavioural changes in people.”
The inaugural ceremony featured an impactful awareness session by Ramveer Tanwar, popularly known as the Pondman of India, for his grassroots environmental activism. He sensitized employees about the nexus between cleanliness, water conservation, and public health.
Another motivating session was delivered by Jasmer Singh Chauhan, Sarpanch of Sultanpur Village, which won the Cleanest Village Award in Swachhata Survekshan Gramin 2023. His address shed light on community-level leadership and collective will.
A major highlight of the day was the unveiling of a “Waste to Art” installation – a CHARKHA, constructed entirely from 200 kg of recycled waste materials. The artwork, symbolizing self-reliance and sustainability, was unveiled by CMD along with senior officials.
Further underscoring its commitment to the environment, REC conducted a Tree Plantation Drive led by the CMD, Directors, and CVO within the campus to promote biodiversity and ecological balance.
A Health Camp was also organized for REC’s housekeeping staff, where routine health checkups were conducted. Additionally, a facilitation session was arranged in collaboration with banks to inform the staff about various government welfare schemes and financial inclusion initiatives. Simultaneously, REC’s Regional Offices undertook the restoration of Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) to scale up decentralized cleanliness efforts.
