By TCN News,
Aligarh: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, an ambitious programme launched by the Government of India, has received a huge response at the Aligarh Muslim University campus. All schools, colleges, departments and Halls of residence in AMU organized cleanliness drive in their premises on a large scale.
The Pro-Vice Chancellor, Brigadier S. Ahmad Ali launched the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in the Department of Electricity. He urged the people to adopt cleanliness as a permanent ethos of their life and work for generating awareness regarding clean atmosphere and personal hygiene. Member Incharge, Prof. Mohibullah was also present on this occasion.
AMU Pro-Vice Chancellor initiated the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan at the Electricity Department.
Professor Naima Khatoon, Principal, Women’s College initiated the cleanliness drive and took to sweep in the college along with faculty members Professor Imrana Naseem, Dr Hina Parvez, Professor Masood Alvi, Dr Jabir Raza, Dr Shaukat Haseen and Rumana Siddiqui. A large number of girl students participated in the drive. The AMU Girls High School, Principal, Ms Amna Malik led the drive. Addressing on the occasion, she urged the students to promote cleanliness and hygiene and work for a pollution free campus.
At the Centre for Distance Education, Director, Dr Nafees Ansari started the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and urged the students to strengthen the mission by carrying it to common people in nearby localities.
Dr Nafees Ansari, Director, Center for Distance Education participating in the Cleanliness Drive at the Center.
Professor Shahab F Hashmi, Provost, Hadi Hasan Hall, along with his team of wardens, students and staff members initiated the drive and pledged to maintain cleanliness in the Hall premises. The Swachh Bharat Mission was launched in Begum Sultan Jahan Hall under the supervision of Dr Seemi Hasan, Provost of the Hall. Dr Shireen Sadiq, Dr Albina Shamsi, Dr Sabiha Tabassum and Dr Sana Chaudhary, wardens, residents of the Hall and staff participated in the national initiative with great enthusiasm.
Officiating Provost, R. M. Hall, Dr Imtiaz Ahmad Khan inaugurated the campaign. All post holders and senior students of the Hall took part in the drive. At the Abdullah Hall for girl students, the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan commenced under the supervision of Dr Ghazala Parveen, Provost of the Hall and her team of wardens. The TW Hostel was awarded first prize in the Clean Campus competition.
In order to promote the campaign and create awareness about the Swachh Bharat Mission, Dr Zaheeruddin, Provost, Aftab Hall, along with wardens and office staff, carried out a cleanliness drive in the Hall premises.