15 October 2026, Hyderabad
ICAR–Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad, organized a “Swachhata Samvad” programme at its adopted Model Village, Gaddamallaiah Guda, Yacharam Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana today under Special campaign 6.0. The objective of this programme is for creating awareness among villagers about the importance of cleanliness, personal hygiene, environmental sanitation and sustainable waste management practices.
The programme aimed to encourage active participation of rural communities in maintaining clean and healthy surroundings and promoting behavioural changes towards improved sanitation practices.
During the interactive session, villagers were sensitized about household cleanliness, proper disposal of domestic waste, segregation of biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste, prevention of open dumping, and the importance of maintaining clean public spaces. The session also highlighted how kitchen waste can be converted into valuable organic manure.
Special emphasis was placed on reducing single-use plastics, adopting composting practices for biodegradable household waste, preventing water stagnation and maintaining hygienic surroundings to minimize the spread of diseases.
The programme emphasized that cleanliness is a shared responsibility and that sustained community involvement is essential for developing clean, healthy and environmentally sustainable villages.
After awareness programme a cleanliness drive was organized at the Community Area to address waste management. The team focused on cleaning the area and promoting proper waste disposal practices to maintain a hygienic environment.
The initiative reinforced ICAR-CRIDA's commitment to promoting rural sanitation, environmental awareness and community participation in its adopted Model Village.
(Source: ICAR–Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad)
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