Special Campaign 6.0: GRSE holds cleanliness drive at Kolkata’s Bichali Ghat

New Delhi: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), a Navratna defence public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, organised a community cleanliness drive at Bichali Ghat in Metiabruz, Kolkata, as part of the ‘Ek Din, Ek Saath’ initiative under Swachhata Special Campaign 6.0.

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The drive brought together GRSE’s senior management, employees and community stakeholders to promote cleanliness, environmental awareness and responsible waste management.

The initiative was conducted in the presence of Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE; Capt (IN) P Sunilkumar (Retd), Director (Corporate Planning & Personnel); and Niranjan Bhalerao, Director (Finance), along with other senior officials and employees.

A key feature of the observance was the ‘Waste to Wealth’ initiative, which encouraged employees to transform discarded materials into artistic sculptures, crafts and other creative products. The activity highlighted the potential for reuse and recycling to reduce waste and promote the responsible utilisation of resources.

GRSE also conducted cleanliness and workplace improvement activities across its establishments, focusing on decluttering office premises, improving the use of underutilised spaces and ensuring the systematic disposal of redundant materials. Campaign banners were displayed across manufacturing units and office facilities to reinforce awareness of sustainable workplace practices.

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The company also emphasised the segregation, disposal and recycling of biodegradable waste and electronic waste to improve resource recovery and strengthen waste management practices.

Health-awareness activities and recognition of Safai Mitras were also part of the observance, highlighting workplace well-being and the contribution of sanitation workers to maintaining clean and healthy surroundings.

Swachhata Special Campaign 6.0 is being observed from October 2 to 31, 2026, with a focus on improving cleanliness, optimising workplace spaces and promoting efficient resource utilisation. Through the initiative, GRSE aims to extend cleanliness efforts beyond its premises by encouraging community participation and greater environmental responsibility.

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