Swachhata Special Campaign 5.0: Clean-Up Drive at Assam Don Bosco University

Date: October 25, 2025
Venue: Blocks 1 & 4, Tapesia Campus
Organized by: Department of Botany in collaboration with Biowizard Club, Assam Don Bosco University

As part of the nationwide initiative “Swachhata Special Campaign 5.0”, the Department of Botany and Biowizard Club of Assam Don Bosco University successfully conducted a Clean-Up Campaign on October 25, 2025, at the university’s Tapesia Campus. The event was held under the theme “Empower Change with Every Clean Sweep – Join Swachhata 5.0”, aligning with the goals of the Swachh Bharat Mission and Swachhotsav 2025.

🌿 A Collective Effort for a Cleaner Campus

Faculty members and students of the Department of Botany led by the Head of the Department Dr. T. Thorny Chanu actively participated in the campaign, assembling early at 7:00 a.m. with cleaning equipment and biodegradable waste bags. The cleanliness drive focused on Blocks 1 and 4, key areas of academic activity within the campus. Participants enthusiastically removed litter, segregated waste, and beautified the surroundings with a strong sense of teamwork and environmental responsibility.

🌎 Learning Through Action

The initiative not only promoted cleanliness but also reinforced the university’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Through active engagement, students experienced the value of civic responsibility and community service, echoing the message that cleanliness begins with individual action. Faculty members guided and motivated the participants, emphasizing that maintaining a clean and green environment is vital for the well-being of both people and the planet.

💬 Reflections and Impact

The campaign concluded with an informal interaction among students and faculty with refreshments served, where participants reflected on the importance of regular cleanliness drives. Many expressed a renewed commitment to sustaining cleanliness across campus areas and spreading awareness among peers.

The Clean-Up Campaign under Swachhata Special Campaign 5.0 successfully showcased how small, collective efforts can contribute to a greener, cleaner, and more beautiful campus, aligning with the vision of Swachh Bharat and the university’s ethos of social responsibility and environmental care.