Report on

  Swachhata Action Plan (SAP)

Date of Event: 21st August 2026

Organised by: NSS Units of Maharishi University of Information Technology in association with IQAC

Objective: NSS Units of Maharishi University of Information Technology in association with IQAC organized a Swachhata Action Plan (SAP) Programme on 21st August 2026. in compliance of Letter no. 05-12/NSS/RD/LK/2026-27/5907-5908 dated 14 Aug.2026 of Shree Samar Deep Saxena, Regional Director, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. The primary objective of the programme was to promote cleanliness, hygiene, community participation, and active implementation of the Swachhata Action Plan among students, NSS volunteers, teaching staff, and non-teaching staff. The programme aimed to create awareness regarding the importance of cleanliness and encourage the university community to actively contribute towards maintaining a clean and healthy environment.

Participating Members: NSS Volunteers, students, teaching staff and non-teaching staff

Event Details: The programme commenced with Guru pujan followed by the NSS Song in the presence of dignitaries and participants. Dr. Sapan Asthana delivered the welcome speech and welcomed and felicitated the guests. This was followed by an introduction to the Swachhata Week Programme. The esteemed guests for the event were Shri Samar Deep Saxena, Regional Director, NSS Directorate UP and Shree Rajesh Tiwari, Youth Officer, NSS Directorate UP.

Dr. Neeraj Jain delivered a technical presentation on the Swachhata Action Plan. She gave concept of 3Rs i.e. Reduce, Recycle, Reuse.

Shree Rajesh Tiwari addressed the gathering and highlighted the importance of Swachhata and SAP, while Shri Samar Deep Saxena delivered the keynote address and emphasized the significance of cleanliness, community participation and effective implementation of SAP.

On this occasion, a Blood Donation Camp was also organized in collaboration with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS). The medical team leading the camp was warmly welcomed and felicitated for their valuable contribution. The camp was highly successful, with 17 units of blood donated by students, teaching and non-teaching staff who participated enthusiastically in this noble cause. The donors were duly appreciated and provided with proper care and refreshments following the donation.

Under the Swachhata Action Plan (SAP), cleanliness activities were successfully conducted across the campus.

 Several university officials, faculty members, and NSS volunteers—including Program Coordinator Dr. Sapan Asthana, Dr. Ram Prakash Dixit (who proposed the vote of thanks), and Dr. Sugat Shukla—were present at the event. The program concluded with the National Anthem.

Feedback: The Swachhata Action Plan programme received an enthusiastic response from the university community. The programme provided an opportunity for NSS volunteers, students and faculty members to actively participate in cleanliness activities and understand their role in promoting hygiene, community participation and responsible citizenship. The enthusiastic participation demonstrated the collective commitment of the University community towards creating a cleaner and healthier environment.

Acknowledgements: We extend our gratitude to Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Bhanu Pratap Singh; Registrar, Dr. Girish Chhimwal, Deputy Registrar, Dr. Rajesh Singh; Dean Academics, Dr. Neeraj Jain; DSW, Dr. Shikhar Verma; TM teachers, Mr. Sameer Tripathy and Mrs. Sandhya Rani Tripathy; NSS volunteers; faculty members for their valuable support, encouragement, and active participation in making the “Swachhata Action Plan” Programme successful.