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IAF participates in Clean India campaign

India Blooms News Service | | Oct 03, 2014, at 01:42 am

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IBNS) The National-level Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Initiative) is being conducted in the Indian Air Force with fervour and gusto.

Starting from Sept 25, 2014, Indian Air Force (IAF ) units and establishments all over the country have embarked upon a cleanliness drive in and around the technical and residential areas, inviting enthusiastic participation by the Air Force schools as well as families of Air Warriors. Besides, awareness campaigns on preservation of the environment through cleanliness have also been conducted.

At the local level, officers, airmen and civilians of Air Headquarters were administered the oath by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha in the Air HQs precincts .

A declamation contest for all personnel of Air HQs was also conducted today at the Air Force Auditorium at Subroto Park, New Delhi, which was a follow up of the Essay Competition and the Slogan- writing competition that had been conducted earlier on October 01, 2014.

The declamation contest brought out some spirited speakers who emphasized on bringing about an attitudinal change towards cleanliness. Prizes were given away for the best essay, best slogan and the best declamation.

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