Under Special Swachhata Campaign 6.0, various cleanliness and sanitation activities were organized at ICAR–Directorate of Weed Research, Jabalpur, from 02 October to 31 October 2026, with the active participation of the Directorate's officers and employees. As part of the campaign, cleanliness drives were conducted at various locations, including the main entrance gate and ATM area of the Directorate. The staff members also undertook cleanliness activities at their respective residences. Laboratories located on the ground floor of the Directorate building were thoroughly cleaned. Special cleanliness drives were organized around the vermicompost unit and threshing yard in the Directorate's field area, with emphasis on the effective utilization of crop residues for vermicompost production.
Under the SCSP Project, a cleanliness and sanitation awareness campaign was conducted at Gosalpur village (Sihora) in the presence of farmers. Cleanliness activities were also undertaken around the power house, Aquatic Weed Research Field Area, main office building, BOD Chamber and Open Top Chamber, car parking area, phytoremediation unit, and natural farming area. In addition, officers and employees cleaned their respective rooms and sections. The Directorate's garden and fountain were also cleaned and maintained as part of the campaign. The concluding ceremony of Special Swachhata Campaign 6.0 was organized on 31 October 2026 in the auditorium of ICAR–Directorate of Weed Research, Jabalpur, under the chairmanship of Dr. P. K. Singh, In-charge Director. All the employees of the Directorate participated in the programme.
During the programme, Dr. V. K. Choudhary, Principal Scientist, briefed the participants about the various activities undertaken under Special Swachhata Campaign 6.0 during the period from 02 October to 31 October 2026. A video presentation was also shown to highlight the cleanliness and sanitation activities carried out during the campaign. The In-charge Director emphasized the importance and significance of cleanliness and sanitation in maintaining a healthy and hygienic environment. He encouraged all employees to continue their active participation in cleanliness-related activities with greater enthusiasm and commitment in the future. At the conclusion of the programme, Dr. V. K. Choudhary, Principal Scientist, expressed his sincere gratitude to all the officers and employees of the Directorate for their active participation, valuable cooperation and contribution towards the successful implementation of Special Swachhata Campaign 6.0.