Observance of “Swachhtaa Hi Sewa” Campaign by ESIC

Employees’ State Insurance Corporation observed “Swachhata Hi Sewa” campaign from 15.09.18 to 02.10.18 at various Regional Offices/Sub-Regional Offices, Hospitals and Dispensaries across the country. During the campaign, special drive for cleanliness of premises, tree plantation for clean environment, creating awareness among Insured Persons, Beneficiaries and General Public was carried out. Under outreach of the campaign, health task, demonstrations, etc. were performed at local schools where hundreds of students were guided about use of toilets, better hand wash techniques, preventive health measures, etc. Special camps were also organized. Medical Officers/Para-medical staff of various offices organized camps to create awareness on preventive health measures and personal hygiene. To spread the message of cleanliness, wall paintings, Slogans etc. was also done and banners & posters were displayed. Besides, video film on Swachhata was also screened in the hospitals.
Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Union Minister of State (I/C) for Labour & Employment also participated in “Swachhata Hi Sewa Movement“ Diwas at ESIC Model Hospital & PGIMSR, Basaidarapur, New Delhi on 17.09.18. He said that cleanliness is godliness. He took part in cleanliness drive and reiterated the importance of cleanliness to prevent diseases from occurrence.
As a part of “Swachhta hi Sewa” Campaign Mrs. Sandhya Shukla, IA&AS, Financial Commissioner and many senior officials and employees carried out tree plantation and cleanliness drive of ESIC office premises on 01.10.18 in support of this campaign.