Garhshankar, October 5 (Hari Krishan Gangar):- The NCC unit of the local Sri Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College organised a mass cleanliness programme titled ‘One Hour, One Together’ under the nationwide cleanliness campaign. On the occasion, Acting Principal Prof. Aradhana Duggal appreciated the initiative of the students and said that the student community can play a major role in creating public awareness about cleanliness in the surroundings. Under the leadership of NCC Officer Lieutenant (Dr.) Deepak, NCC cadets took a pledge to realise the dream of the Father of the Nation of a ‘Clean India’ and conducted a special cleanliness drive on the college campus and in the surrounding areas. Colonel Ajay Loomba, Commanding Officer of 8 Punjab Battalion, Phagwara, specially attended the programme and encouraged the students. Havildar Manjit Kumar also made an active contribution and encouraged the cadets.
Addressing the cadets, Lieutenant (Dr.) Deepak highlighted the moral and practical importance of cleanliness. He said cleanliness should not be limited to our surroundings but should be adopted as a value in every aspect of our lives. He motivated the youth to continuously play a leading role in nation-building and social reform activities.
Caption: NCC cadets present during the cleanliness drive at Khalsa College Mahilpur.
