VASCO
Naik was addressing the closing ceremony of the National Swachhta Abhiyan organized by MPT, as part of nationwide cleanliness campaign conducted from September 15 to October 2.
Others present at the function included guest of honour MPT Dy Chairman G P Rai, MPT Secretary J B Dhawale, MMC Councilor Gaurish Mardolkar and MPT Chief vigilance Officer V V Satya Sreenivas. Port Nodal Officer for Swachhta Abhiyan M Iddalagi presented a detailed report of various activities conducted during the period.
>Stating that MPT has always supported community endeavours and implemented programmes for public welfare, Naik thanked MPT for constructing two toilets blocks with modern facilities at Headland Sada for public use. Rai stated that though the Swachhta Abhiyan fortnight had ended, the spirit of the Abhiyan should continue and cleanliness should be an everyday affair.
"The Port will extend all support for initiatives to fulfil the mission of a clean and green India. The campaign should not be restricted to just a few people, but everyone should make all efforts to be involved in the mission,"
he said.
On the occasion, prizes were distributed to winners of drawing, elocution and essay writing competitions conducted during the fortnight for Deepvihar school children.
Cloth bags made by children of New Dawn Asha Deep Special School were presented to the dignitaries to carry the message of reducing usage of plastic bags. Short skits focusing on awareness of Swachhta Abhiyan were presented by MPT employees.
"The Port will extend all support for initiatives to fulfil the mission of a clean and green India. The campaign should not be restricted to just a few people, but everyone should make all efforts to be involved in the mission,"
he said.
On the occasion, prizes were distributed to winners of drawing, elocution and essay writing competitions conducted during the fortnight for Deepvihar school children.
Cloth bags made by children of New Dawn Asha Deep Special School were presented to the dignitaries to carry the message of reducing usage of plastic bags. Short skits focusing on awareness of Swachhta Abhiyan were presented by MPT employees.
