Awareness Drive on Waste Segregation & Hygiene Practices
Date: May 4, 2026
The Eco Club of Multani Mal Modi College, Patiala, in collaboration with NCC, NSS, and Youth Red Cross units, organized an Awareness Drive under Mission Clean Patiala launched by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) in association with the District Administration. The drive aimed to educate street vendors and shopkeepers about the importance of waste segregation and hygienic practices for a cleaner environment.
Principal Dr. Neeraj Goyal lauded the initiative and emphasized that such outreach activities play a vital role in bridging the gap between academic learning and social responsibility. He motivated the students to become ambassadors of cleanliness and hygiene, urging them to carry forward the message of sustainable living in their daily lives. He further highlighted that collective efforts by educational institutions and civic bodies are essential for building a cleaner, healthier, and more responsible society.
The event received valuable support and encouragement from Sh. Dhruv Suri and Dr. Gurshagan Kandhola, who lauded the initiative and highlighted the need for collective responsibility towards environmental cleanliness.
The activity was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Kuldeep Kumar, College Supervisor for Mission Clean Patiala. NCC students were actively motivated by Dr. Rohit Sachdeva, ANO NCC Boys Unit, and Dr. Nidhi Rani Gupta, ANO NCC Girls Unit, to participate enthusiastically in the campaign.
Officials from the Municipal Corporation present on the occasion included Ms. Mohinderjit Kaur (Program Coordinator); Motivators Sh. Narish Kumar, Yosaf, Gurdeep Singh, and Harpreet Singh; along with the SBM team and Sanitary Inspector Inderjeet Singh, who supported and guided the awareness activities.
Dr. Manish Sharma and Dr. Heena Sachdeva (in charge of Youth Red Cross) actively accompanied the students during the drive and directly interacted with street vendors and shopkeepers to spread awareness about waste segregation and hygiene practices.
Traffic Police and other police personnel provided valuable support by managing traffic and ensuring the safety of participants during the drive. S. Puneet Singh Chahal, DSP, Punjab Police, extended support by deputing traffic personnel for effective traffic control, which ensured the smooth conduct of the activity.
The drive proved to be a meaningful step towards promoting awareness about cleanliness, environmental sustainability, and community responsibility among students and the general public.
List of participants