Kotpad, 1st Aug 2025: On July 31, a special celebration program was held at the Kotpad Block Conference Hall (Kalyan Mandap) to mark the conclusion of the month-long campaign ‘Cleanliness Brings Health – Drive Away Disease’, which ran from July 1 to 31.
The event saw participation from a wide array of stakeholders and citizens. Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra attended as the chief guest, along with MP Representative Pradeep Rath, Executive Officer Kamalesh Mahanti, Chairman M. Shankar Rao, Vice Chairperson M. Santoshi, all ward members, Swachh Sathis, and the entire panchayat staff.
Speakers emphasized the need to eliminate plastic use, maintain clean surroundings, and raise awareness for a healthy environment in Kotpad.
A community meal (Bada Khana) was also organized as part of the program to promote social unity and health awareness.
The gathering included key contributors such as:
- Accountant Prashant Kachim
- Sanitation Officer B. Swaraj Kumar
- Activists like Gopi Majhi and Rajesh Cheti
All staff members, cleanliness workers, self-help group members, students from all schools, and local intellectuals, who extended full cooperation.
Additionally, it was announced that new applications under the ‘Subhadra’ scheme would reopen after the 9th, providing another opportunity for eligible women to apply.