29 October 2026, Kota, Rajasthan
ICAR–Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Research Centre, Kota, organised a cleanliness and awareness programme at Abhera Biological Park, including the children’s play area, under Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) and Special Campaign 6.0.
Located near the Kota–Jaipur Highway, Abhera Biological Park is a prominent tourist destination known for its landscape, trees and wildlife. The park attracts tourists, including school and college students, making cleanliness and responsible waste management essential for maintaining its surroundings.
Around 40 participants, including scientific staff and other employees of ICAR–IISWC Research Centre, Kota, joined park employees and tourists in cleanliness activities across the premises. The initiative aimed to promote hygiene in public spaces and encourage responsible behaviour among visitors.
During the programme, participants and visitors were sensitised to the importance of maintaining cleanliness at tourist destinations. The awareness activities also promoted the principles of Refuse, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, encouraging waste minimisation and efficient waste management.
The programme highlighted the importance of tree plantation under the slogan “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” (A Tree in the Name of Mother) and encouraged community participation in planting trees and keeping public spaces clean. Tourists appreciated the efforts of the ICAR team and acknowledged the role of collective civic responsibility in maintaining clean and sustainable tourism destinations.
The initiative reinforced the message that public participation in cleanliness and environmental conservation is essential to achieving the vision of a Swachh Bharat and a Viksit Bharat.
(Source: ICAR–Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun)
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