BackICAR-CSWRI, ARC Bikaner celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi ‘Father of the Nation’ on 2nd October 2019

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To commemorate the 150^th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi ‘Father of the Nation’ ARC, Bikaner organized a painting and Short Speech Competition for school students. Dr. Rakesh Rao, Dean, College of Veterinary Sciences was the Chief guest of the function and Dr. Deva Ram Kakad, Director, Yoga Naturopathy Centre, SKRAU was the guest of honor of the function.

Dr. H. K. Narula, Head of ARC, Bikaner welcomed the guests , staff and school students. While addressing he stressed on the awareness about cleanliness among the citizens after launch of this Swatch Bharat Abhiyan. He also emphasized on our responsibilities as a citizen to contribute for the cause of cleanliness and urged the office staff members to maintain cleanliness in our campus. He also enlightened the quotes of Mahatma Gandhi on cleanliness and expressed his gratitude on 150^th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Dr. Deva Ram Kakad told the brief stories of Mahatma Gandhi and explained about his simplicity, non violence attitude. He also explained the general steps to be followed by school students in their lifestyle to be healthy and fit.

Dr. Rakesh Rao, Dean, College of Veterinary Sciences, greeted the students for their participation in the programme. He told that such programmes are organised to take an oath that we will not pollute our environment and help in the cleanliness of our nearby area. He also urged the students that they should take an oath that they will contribute for the cause of the cleanliness.

The programme was coordinated by Sh Ghous Ali , Scientist &  Nodal officer of Swatch Bharat Abhiyan. The prizes along with the certificates were also distributed to the winner students . The programme ended with vote of thanks by Dr Nirmala Saini.