Burla, 03.10.2024: As a part of TPWODL’s commitment to promote cleanliness and to
create awareness towards pollution free environment in the society, the Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) function has successfully conducted a community cleaning drive on 2 nd
October on the occasion on “Gandhi Jayanti”, coinciding with Swachh Bharat Divas at Hirakud Dam
Site, Burla. This event was graced by Forest Ranger, Sambalpur, Mr. Rajesh Kumar Mahakud and
Additional Commissioner, Sambalpur Municipal Corporation (SMC), Mr. Sunil Kumar Kerketta and
other senior officers and employees of TPWODL.
This initiative underscores TPWODL's commitment towards a cleaner and greener environment
around the society. The cleaning drive was commenced at 8 AM at Hirakud Dam Site, Burla, where
volunteers from TPWODL, school students, and some locals gathered to clean up Hirakud Dam Site
and Maa Jhankarani Temple premises respectively. The volunteers & participants engaged in various
activities, including collection of waste materials from the site and spreading awareness on the
importance of maintaining a clean environment. A street play (Nukad Natak) on Swachh Bharat was
also arranged at the end of the event.
On this occasion, CEO of TPWODL, Mr. Parveen Verma stated that, “we always believe that a clean
environment is essentially required for good health and well-being of our communities. Through this
cleaning drive, we aim to inspire collective action and instil a sense of responsibility towards our
surroundings. Every small effort counts, and we invite everyone to join us to make this difference.