Pattom/ Thiruvananthapuram/July 12, 2025: Union Minister Suresh Gopi said that the ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’ cleanliness campaign project, which urges the people of the country to maintain personal and environmental cleanliness, is a model for the whole world. He was inaugurating the awareness seminar organized by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Pattom St. Mary’s HSS as part of the ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’ campaign organized nationwide by the Central Government. While cleaning the surroundings, we not only protect nature but also prepare an environment where fellow creatures can thrive. Every individual must engage in cleanliness activities. ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’ is a project launched to instill a sense of cleanliness among the citizens of the country. Suresh Gopi said that BPCL has taken up the program as an example for everyone. Then, the Union Minister administered the Swachhta Pledge to the children and planted a sapling in the school.

Swachhta Pakhwada is a two-week-long cleanliness campaign launched by the Central Government to promote waste disposal and cleanliness in the country. As part of the campaign, cleanliness programs and awareness will be conducted across the country. The function was presided over by BPCL HR Chief General Manager George Thomas. The function was attended by School Principal Fr. Nelson P, Vice Principal Reji Lucas, BPCL Administration General Manager Johnson K, LPG Section Kerala Head Tharyan Peter.