The Government of India launched the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan as a nation-wide campaign from 2014 to clean up the streets, roads and infrastructure of Indian cities, towns, and rural areas. As a part of this mission, Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is also intiated to celebrate Swachhta Pakhwada every year.

Accordingly, this year also we are organizing Swachhta Hi Seva from 17 September to 2nd October 2025., and the date wise activities suggested under the programme are being carried out at main office, Hayatnagar Research Farm (HRF),Gunegal Research Farm (GRF),CRIDA model village, KVK,Ranga Reddy of ICAR-CRIDA adopted villages ADOPTED VILLAGES.

.As per the action plan, the Swachhta Hi seva activities were implemented on 17th September 2025 with display of banners at main office ICAR-CRIDA, Hayatnagar Research Farm (HRF) and Gungal Research Farm (GRF).

Dr.S.K.bal, Project Coordinator (AICRPAM) administered the Swachhta pledge to about 125vmembers of the institute and urged the employees to adopt the swachhta as part of their routine activities and to maintain the premises of the institute clean throughout the year. About 125 members attended the Programme.

Dr R.Nagarjuna Kumar, Principal Scientist and Nodal Officer for Swachhta Hi Seva, briefed the employees about the activities being planned during Swachhta Hi Seva from 17th September to 2nd October 2025.

During the fortnight, various activities like awareness programme, cleanliness, quiz competition,etc are being planned at main office, Hayatnagar Research Farm (HRF),Gunegal Research Farm (GRF),CRIDA model village, KVK,Ranga Reddy of ICAR-CRIDA adopted villages with an aim of creating awareness about the swachhata in the farming community.