As part of Swachhta Pakhwada (Days 6–11), a series of meaningful and engaging activities were organized to promote sustainability and hygiene:
Day 6: A quiz competition focused on waste management and sustainable practices witnessed enthusiastic participation from 41 staff members.
Day 7: Shri Prasad N. Nayak, IT Consultant at Mormugao Port Authority, delivered an enlightening talk on E-waste management, emphasizing the need for responsible electronic waste disposal.
Day 8: An elocution competition on minimizing plastic use in daily life sparked innovative ideas and practical solutions among the participants.
Day 9: A Swachhata Kit was donated to New Dawn Ashadeep Special School as part of an outreach initiative by the Swachh Bharat Activities Committee.
Day 10: Dr. Shobha Parsekar, Assistant Professor, in Dept of Microbiology, Goa Medical College & Hospital, delivered an informative session on personal hygiene, focusing on preventive care and healthy habits.
Valedictory: Swachhta Pakhwada concluded with prize distribution to the winners of the competitions, awareness drives, reaffirming the commitment to a cleaner, healthier workplace.
The Chief Guest Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, MoES, applauded NCPOR for spearheading NCPS
Guest of Honour Prof. Gary Wilson, President at NCPOR for NCPS 2025.
The National Conference on Polar Sciences (NCPS 2025) - Day 2 - Opening
Dr. Avinash Kumar, Convenor NCPS -2025, set the tone for YPSM with a warm welcome.