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Bhubaneswar: ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar today observed 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of Nation. In order to create awareness about cleanliness and plastic waste management, “Swachhata Hi Seva” programme was started on 11th Sept and it came to an end on 02nd Oct.
Several cleaning and awareness programmes were organized in nearby schools and public places about plastic waste management. The meeting was attended by over 200 people comprising scientists, farmers and the school students from six neighbouring high schools. Dr Dilip Srichandan, Chairman, Prerana, Bhubaneswar spoke on Plastic Waste Management. Noted Gandhian Shri Prahlad Sinha spoke on the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi..