• Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment honoured winners of the Immediate Speech Competition
  • Winners received prizes of ₹5,000, ₹3,000 and ₹2,000; five officials were honoured for their participation and performance

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (DOSJE) held a prize‑giving ceremony in the national capital today. The ceremony honoured winners of the nationwide Immediate Speech Competition under Cleanliness Drive 6.0

The ceremony was presided over by Secretary of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Sudhanshu Pant

At the occasion, Additional Secretary Mrs. Mona K. Khandhar and Mrs. Debolina Thakur, Joint Secretary Shri Sajish Kumar N, Joint Secretaries of various corporations and boards, DDG, CEO, directors and other senior officials were present

During the preparation phase of the Special Drive 6.0, an Immediate Speech Competition was held on 28 September. Its aim was to spread awareness about cleanliness, hygiene, health protection and maintaining a clean and healthy work environment

The competition provided participants a platform to express their views on the importance of cleanliness, the culture of cleanliness and the personal role in promoting civic responsibility

Five officials of the department were declared winners and were honoured during the prize‑giving ceremony

Winners were awarded prize money for their performance – ₹5,000 for first prize, ₹3,000 for second prize and ₹2,000 for third prize. The aim was to encourage active participation in initiatives that promote cleanliness and hygiene

The initiative aims to inspire officials and staff to actively contribute to the objectives of Cleanliness Drive 6.0 and to incorporate cleanliness habits into their daily work

Secretary Shri Sudhanshu Pant congratulated the winners and said such activities promote awareness, participation and collective responsibility for maintaining a clean, health‑friendly and organised workplace

The Central Secretary said the department is committed to maintaining the spirit of the Cleanliness Drive. He also pledged to continue efforts to promote cleanliness, better hygiene at work and a culture of responsibility among officials and staff