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PURI/BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 11, 2026
Reinforcing the need to protect marine
ecosystems and keep public spaces clean, Navratna Central Public Sector
Enterprise National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) organised a beach
cleanliness drive at Puri on Sunday as part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign.
The initiative sought to raise awareness about
marine litter, its adverse impact on the environment and the urgent need to
preserve the ecological health of coastal areas. The drive also highlighted the
role of collective action in promoting environmental sustainability and
responsible waste disposal.
The programme was led by Pankaj Kumar Sharma, Director (Production); Dr. Tapas Kumar Pattanayak, Director (Human Resources); and Abhay Kumar Behuria, Director (Finance), NALCO. Senior officials and employees of the company, representatives of the NALCO Foundation, associates and students of Biswambhar Bidyapitha participated in the initiative.
Adding an artistic dimension to the awareness
campaign, a sand sculpture was created near the Lighthouse on Puri beach to convey
the message of cleanliness and environmental conservation to tourists and the
general public.