The ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA), Hyderabad, organized an awareness campaign on swachhta at Rawalpalle Village, Kotapally Mandal, Mancherial District, Telangana. It was conducted under SC Sub-Plan, with the active participation of local communities. Initially Dr. T. V. Prasad, Principal Scientist (Entomology) & Nodal Officer,

SCSP briefed about the Swachhta program and highlighted the importance of cleanliness. After that administered swachhta pledge to the villagers. The event aimed to promote sanitation and cleanliness in rural areas, aligning with the broader objectives of Swachh Bharat Mission. The program was attended by Dr. K. Sreedevi Shankar, Principal Scientist (Food & Nutrition) and Dr. Anshida Beevi C.N., Scientist (Agril. Extension).