JAMMU: The Department of Economics organised a cleanliness drive in and around the Department as part of the University Cleanliness Drive under the Parisar Swachhta Abhiyaan. The drive was conducted under the leadership of Prof. Sunita Devi, Head, Department of Economics, and coordinated by Dr. Tsering Yangzom, Green Audit Coordinator of the Department.
Faculty members, research scholars, and students from both the One-Year and Two-Year M.A. programmes participated enthusiastically in the initiative, demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility towards maintaining cleanliness within and outside the Department.
Prof. Sunita Devi appreciated the enthusiastic participation of all those involved and encouraged students to make cleanliness and environmental responsibility an integral part of their daily lives.
Dr. Tsering Yangzom highlighted the importance of engaging students in such initiatives to promote awareness and responsibility towards a clean environment. She also expressed her sincere appreciation to the Department for providing refreshments to the participants and to the Health Centre for supplying essential materials, including gloves, masks, and bin bags, which helped ensure that the drive was conducted safely and effectively. She further acknowledged the departmental officials for their continued support and cooperation in organising the event.
The cleanliness drive concluded successfully, with active participation and a positive spirit among all those involved. The initiative served as a meaningful reminder that maintaining a clean campus begins with individual responsibility and is strengthened through collective effort.

