<p class="MsoTitle" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: var(--bs-body-color); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">Every year on October 2nd, India
celebrates Gandhi Jayanti, a day dedicated to honouring the life and legacy of
Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. This day serves as a reminder of the
principles and philosophies this great leader advocated throughout his life.
One of these enduring ideals is the concept of “Swachh Bharat,” with the theme
“Swabhav Swachhata- Sanskar Swachhata”</span><a name="_gjdgxs"></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span><b style="color: var(--bs-body-color); font-family: var(--bs-font-sans-serif); font-size: 1rem; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Swachh
Bharat Abhiyan: A Vision of Cleanliness : </span></b><span style="color: var(--bs-body-color); font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, initiated by
the Government of India, is a nationwide campaign to fulfil Mahatma Gandhi’s
dream of a clean and hygienic India. Gandhi’s vision was not just limited to
political independence; it also encompassed the idea of a society where
cleanliness and hygiene are upheld as a way of life. He believed that a clean
environment was a civic duty and a moral responsibility.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span><b style="color: var(--bs-body-color); font-family: var(--bs-font-sans-serif); font-size: 1rem; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">AIPHU's
Commitment to Swachhata hi Seva Abhiyan : </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: var(--bs-body-color); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">This Gandhi Jayanti, AIPHU proudly joined
the Swachhata hi Seva Abhiyan, all AIPHU staff and students came together to
take action. It was a mega cleanliness drive as part of the "Swachhata Hi
Seva Campaign" ahead of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, India's observance of
Swachhata Hi Seva.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span><b style="color: var(--bs-body-color); font-family: var(--bs-font-sans-serif); font-size: 1rem; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Leading
by Example: Cleaning Our Surroundings : </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: var(--bs-body-color); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, October
2, 2024, we, the AIPHU staff and students, armed with brooms and garbage bags,
cleaned up the surroundings of our university while emphasizing the importance
of cleanliness. Our dedication to this cause serves as a tribute to Mahatma
Gandhi. His unwavering commitment to cleanliness and sanitation is integral to
building a healthy and harmonious society.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span><b style="color: var(--bs-body-color); font-family: var(--bs-font-sans-serif); font-size: 1rem; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Spreading
Awareness and Encouraging Clean Habits : </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: var(--bs-body-color); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">Our efforts continue after cleaning. We
also pledged to create awareness among our friends and family about the
significance of cleanliness. We understand that to make “Swachhata hi Seva
Abhiyan” a reality, we must change our surroundings and mindset. Instilling the
habit of not littering on the streets and disposing of waste in garbage bins is
essential. This small change can have a massive impact on our environment and
society.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: var(--bs-body-color); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">Join us in the journey towards a cleaner
and greener India! #SwachhatahiSevaAbhiyan
#CleanIndia #GandhiJayanti #AIPHUniversity</span></p>
