One Day Workshop “Swachh” under Swachhta Pakwada Initiative of UGC

In cube casting competition,the first position was bagged by Bhawani Singh Meena and Hritik Garg of 5th Semester, Civil Engineering.

In logo making competition on theme ‘Swachh Bharat’ and Spot Painting competition on theme ‘Swachh Bharat’ were conducted. 8 entries were received and Akansha Ahluwalia bagged the first prize for both the competitions. The event was graced by Dr. N.C. Wadhwa, VC, MRIU; Dr. Krishna Kant, ED and Dean, FET; Mr. R.K. Arora, Registrar, MRIU; Dr. M.K. Soni, Pro Vice Chancellor, MRIU.

During Technical session-1 Dr. D.S. Shiny, Director Projects & Training, International Institute of Waste Management, gave a presentation and talk on Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan and its mission. Thereafter, Dr. Vivek Kumar, Associate Professor in Centre for Rural Development & Technology, IIT Delhi, delivered a talk on ‘Care for Surroundings – Solid waste management’.

Later Mr. R.N.Malik (Retd., E&C, PHED, Haryana) gave an overview on waste management techniques, its significance and the responsibility we carry as a stakeholder for this noble cause.