Bengaluru, Gandhi Bhavan:
The 10th anniversary celebration of Swachha Parisara, a weekly newspaper dedicated to environmental awareness and social responsibility, was held with great enthusiasm at Gandhi Bhavan. The event featured a felicitation ceremony honoring achievers from various fields, alongside the distribution of school bags and notebooks to underprivileged students.
The event was inaugurated with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony by the editorial team and dignitaries, including Editor Aravind Yogaraju, Honorary Editor Lion R. Venkatesh, Associate Editor Srinivas, senior physician Dr. Anjanappa, Raghunath, Hayath Beg, Girish, Ravishankar, G.S. Gopal Raaj, Praveen JK, and Ravikumar.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Anjanappa emphasized the crucial role of journalism in correcting the course of society. “Simple habits like regular handwashing can significantly protect health. Farmers are the backbone of our nation, and their children must be empowered through education,” he said. He also cited Mahatma Gandhi’s emphasis on sanitation and added that rural health has improved with increased toilet construction in villages.
Dr. Anjanappa further advised parents and teachers to instill hygiene habits in children, such as trimming nails and maintaining clean hands, to ensure their healthy development. He also warned against neglecting dog bites, including those from domestic pets, due to the risk of rabies.
Congress leader Raghunath, speaking on the occasion, stressed the importance of maintaining cleanliness in and around homes. “Segregating wet and dry waste and handing it over responsibly to sanitation workers is essential. True societal progress comes from educating underprivileged children by supporting them like one’s own,” he remarked.
Editor Aravind Yogaraju reflected on the newspaper’s journey, stating, “Swachha Parisara was started under the guidance of retired IAS officer Puttarangappa and Sachiva Shridhar. Over the past decade, with the support of Associate Editor Srinivas and others, the publication has continued to highlight important social issues. Running a newspaper is no easy task, but it is fulfilling when it leads to positive change in society.”
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