"Students are the best brand ambassadors for achieving the aim of Swacch Bharat Abhiyan and making the mission successful ."This was said by the Minister of State for Finance and Planning, Information Technology, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Tribal Affairs, Relief & Rehabilitation Mr Ajay Nanda while speaking at a quiz competition organized at Government Higher Secondary school Katra.This competition was organized by Directorate of Urban Local Bodies as a part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan campaign in schools.While laying emphasis on maintaining cleanliness Mr. Ajay Nanda said that sanitation is the most important aspect of our life which should always be our priority. Calling garbage as major threat to our environment the minister said that we should minimize the use of polythene bags and non-biodegradable disposals.The Minister also appealed the students to boycott the use of polythene and other non biodegradable things besides contributing their bit to generate awareness regarding the same among others also.
Director Urban Local Bodies Jammu Soujanya Sharma explained the importance of cleanliness. He said that good habits inculcated at young age have deep impression on the mind of children.In the quiz, four teams representing four houses i.e. Chenab, Ravi, Jhelum & Indus House participated in which team of Jhelum House comprising of Ankita Sudan, Abhishek Sharma & Rajesh Kumar won the first prize.The Team A of Chenab House represented by Rithwik Jha, Tulsi Sharma & Rimpi Sharma won the second prize and Team B of Ravi House comprising of Vishal Bhardwaj, Jatin Kalotra & Ajit Singh won the third prize.However, Team D of Indus House represented by Simran Attri, Mitali Padha & Ram Singh got the consolation prize.Among others, Dr. Ashok Sharma SDPO, Sanjeev Gandotra Chief Executive Officer Municipal Committee Katra and staff members of Govt. Higher Secondary School were also present on the occasion.