Ministry of Textiles and its organizations geared up for cleanliness drive across the offices in the country yesterday. The initiative included a range of activities including cleanliness drive in office premises, nearby places, garbage segregations, identifying dark spots, cleaning record rooms, and beautification of office premises.

Innovative ideas and activities under the theme “Waste to Wealth” were undertaken emphasizing the 5 R’s: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle, and focusing on sustainability. The Textiles Committee under “Threads of Change: Weaving Sustainability and Empowerment” highlighted the impact of upcycling on the environment and social welfare, aligning with the goals of Swachhata Hi Seva.

The Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) has taken an initiative to create waste to art. This office along with the help of housekeeping staff/MTS/employees created Waste to Art products in the shape of Glass, Diya, Planter, etc. These initiatives transformed waste into valuable products while empowering communities, making it ideal for promoting sustainable and meaningful change.

Further mass plantation drive under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative was held at Public Sector Undertakings including Cotton Corporation of India, National Textile Corporation, Jute Corporation of India, and others.