JAMMU, Nov 13: The NSS Unit of Dogra College of Education, Bari Brahmana, organized a Cleanliness Drive at the Bank of Suryaputri Tawi, Jammu, under the aegis of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The initiative aimed to promote environmental awareness and a sense of civic responsibility among teacher trainees while encouraging their active involvement in community welfare activities.
The NSS volunteers of B.Ed. Sem 1st enthusiastically participated in the drive, accompanied by Dr. Gharo Choudhary, NSS Programme Officer, DCE and Anu Kumari, Lecturer, DCE who guided and motivated the participants throughout the activity.
The volunteers actively engaged in cleaning the riverbank and its surrounding areas by collecting litter and removing waste, thereby contributing towards improving the condition of the riverfront.
The activity highlighted the importance of protecting rivers and other natural resources from pollution. The participants were sensitized towards responsible waste disposal practices and the need to adopt environmentally conscious habits in their daily lives.
The initiative also provided teacher trainees with an opportunity to connect classroom learning with practical social responsibility and fostered the values of teamwork, cooperation and community participation.
The drive reinforced the message “Clean Tawi, Green Jammu – Our Responsibility”, emphasizing that environmental protection is a collective responsibility requiring continuous efforts from every individual.