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Beach Cleaning under the theme Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) at Ullal Beach

Oct 2, 2023 - Oct 2, 2023

Swachhata Hi Sewa (SHS) 2023 witnessed arnsuccessful and impactful beach cleaning drive atrnUllal Beach, organized by the enthusiastic NSS &rnYRC volunteers of P.A. First Grade College,rnMangaluru. The event, held on October 2nd,rn2023, from 8 A.M. to 11 A.M., served as a fittingrntribute to Mahatma Gandhi on the eve of hisrn154th birth anniversary.Event Inauguration: Ms Ithashree, AssistantrnProfessor & NSS Program Officer, warmlyrnwelcomed the gathering, providing arncomprehensive preamble that underscored thernimportance of cleanliness and environmentalrnresponsibility. The beach cleaning initiative wasrnformally inaugurated by Dr Surfraz J Hasim,rnPrincipal, PAFGC, in the esteemed presence ofrnMs. Deepti Udyavar (HOD - Commerce &rnManagement), Ms. Chaitra N V (NSS ProgramrnOfficer), YRC Coordinators Mr. Hamad Basheer &rnMs. Sara M, and other dignitaries includingrnMr Sachin Giri, Mr. Sali Asham, Ms. Hemalatha,rnHon. Capt. Rudresh, and M.r Abdul Latheef.Appreciation from Local Authorities: MrrnMusthak, Counsellor of Ullal Town Panchayat,rnexpressed heartfelt appreciation for therncommendable efforts of NSS & YRC volunteers inrntaking up this noble initiative. Active Participation of StudentrnVolunteers: The heart of the eventrnwas the enthusiastic participationrnof 20 dedicated student volunteersrnwho actively engaged in cleaningrnthe beach. Their commitment wasrnevident as they diligently collectedrnplastic waste and other debris,rnmaking arrangements for properrndisposal with the assistance of UllalrnTown Panchayath. Community Support: The eventrngarnered significant support fromrnthe general public of the Ullal area,rnshowcasing a collectiverncommitment to the cause ofrncleanliness and environmentalrnsustainability. This beach cleaning drive not onlyrncontributed to the immediaternenhancement of Ullal Beach butrnalso served as an inspiring examplernfor the community, fostering arnsense of responsibility towardsrnmaintaining the cleanliness ofrnpublic spaces. The success of thisrninitiative underscores the potentialrnof collective action in building arnsustainable and eco-friendly future.