NEW DELHI: The Centre has decided that a week-long cleanliness drive should be held from June 22 in all universities and affiliated colleges. This was stated by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in a notification. The UGC has said that the Centre has embarked on Swachch Bharat Abhiyan, a very noble initiative to bring cleanliness and that it is important that all offices be maintained and cleaned at all times.
The UGC requested all universities and affiliated colleges to participate in the cleanliness drive starting on June 22. “The government has decided that a week-long cleanliness drive should be held from June 22-26 in all universities and affiliated colleges. Activities as mentioned must be undertaken with vigour during this week,” UGC secretary Jaspal S Sandhu said in a notification.
The activities include upkeep and cleaning of offices, including common area premises, toilets, stairs and lifts along with areas outside the office, pathways and parking lots. The activities also include weeding out of old files and records and disposal of unusable vehicles, furniture, electronics and electrical equipment. The UGC has also asked for a report on the activities undertaken on or before June 28.