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Source – This post on Swachhta Puraskar 2024 is based on the article “Swachhta Puraskar 2024 presented to several departments at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant” published in PIB on 30th September 2024.
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Recently, the Swachhta Puraskar 2024 was presented by the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL).
About Swachhta Puraskar 2024
1. About: The Swachhta Puraskar 2024 is a prestigious award presented by the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) to recognize departments that have contributed to the Swachh Bharat initiative.
2. Alignment: This initiative aligns with the broader Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission) launched by the Government of India, promoting cleanliness and sustainable practices within the organization.
The initiative is part of RINL’s broader corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts emphasizing environmental sustainability and the welfare of employees and the surrounding communities.
3. Focus: The awards were part of the ongoing Swachhta Hi Seva 2024 campaign which focuses on encouraging cleanliness and hygiene at the workplace.
4. Departments were recognized for their active involvement in ensuring cleanliness, waste management and sustainability practices within the steel plant.
5. Recognition of Department Heads and Coordinators: Each department’s Head of Department (HOD) along with their Swachhata Coordinators or representatives received the Swachhta Puraskar for their active role in fostering a clean environment within RINL.
6. This award symbolizes RINL’s commitment to promoting a clean and healthy environment for its workforce while advancing sustainable industrial practices.
7. It serves as both a recognition and motivation for continued efforts towards cleanliness and sustainable industrial operations at RINL.
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