Introduction
Maratha Mandir’s Babasaheb Gawde Institute of Management Studies (MMBGIMS), through its Community Service Unit (CSU), organized Swachhata Pakhwada Week from 25th September to 1st October 2026. The initiative aimed to create awareness about cleanliness, hygiene, waste management, environmental responsibility, and sustainable practices among students.
The activities were designed in an interactive, creative, and student-friendly format, encouraging students to actively participate and communicate the message of cleanliness through reels, creative challenges, classroom activities, photography, and awareness-based games.
Day 1 – 25th September 2026
Swachhata Reel & Meme Challenge – Online
The Swachhata Pakhwada Week commenced with an online Swachhta Reel & Meme Challenge. Students were encouraged to create short 30-second reels or educational memes focusing on cleanliness, hygiene, waste segregation, environmental protection, and responsible civic behaviour.
The activity provided students with an opportunity to use social media creatively while spreading the message of Swachhta among their peers and the wider community.
Faculty In-charge: Dr. Pranav
No. of Students Attended/Participated:69
Day 2 – 26th September 2026
Trash to Treasure Challenge
The second day featured the Trash to Treasure Challenge, where students worked in teams to transform waste materials into useful or decorative items within 30 minutes.
The activity promoted the principles of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle and encouraged students to look at waste materials from a creative perspective. Students demonstrated teamwork, innovation, and environmental consciousness while creating useful products from discarded materials.
Faculty In-charge: Dr. Jessica
No. of Students Attended/Participated:67
Day 3 – 27th September 2026
POV: A Piece of Plastic
The third day focused on creating awareness about the environmental impact of plastic through the activity “POV: A Piece of Plastic.”
Students created 15–30 second creative videos from the perspective of a plastic bottle or plastic bag. Through this unique concept, students highlighted the long-lasting impact of plastic waste on the environment and encouraged responsible use and disposal of plastic.
The activity combined creativity, digital communication, and environmental awareness.
Faculty In-charge: Dr. Sheetal
No. of Students Attended/Participated:69
Day 4 – 28th September 2026
Cleanest Classroom Challenge & Slogan Challenge
The fourth day focused on cleanliness within the institute through the Cleanest Classroom Challenge and Slogan Challenge.
Students were encouraged to maintain clean and hygienic classrooms and demonstrate proper waste segregation. Classrooms were also evaluated on their cleanliness, organization, and greenery.
The activity included recognition for:
- Cleanest Classroom
- Best Waste Segregation
- Most Green Classroom
The activity encouraged students to take collective responsibility for maintaining a clean, healthy, and environmentally friendly learning environment.
Faculty In-charge: Ms. Kanchan, Dr. Jessica
No. of Students Attended/Participated: 68
Day 5 – 29th September 2026
Clean Campus Photo Hunt
The fifth day introduced an engaging Clean Campus Photo Hunt. Students participated in teams and explored the campus to identify cleanliness-related spots, problems, or areas requiring attention.
Students captured creative Before-and-After photographs, highlighting cleanliness issues and demonstrating possible improvements. The activity encouraged students to observe their surroundings carefully and develop a sense of ownership towards the cleanliness of the campus.
Faculty In-charge: Ms. Kanchan, Dr. Sheetal
No. of Students Attended/Participated: 58
Day 6 – 30th September 2026
Hand Hygiene Challenge
The sixth day focused on the importance of personal hygiene and proper handwashing practices through the Hand Hygiene Challenge.
Students participated in a 20-second handwash demonstration, followed by the interactive “Spot the Mistake” Hygiene Game. The activity helped students understand common mistakes in handwashing and reinforced the importance of maintaining proper hygiene in everyday life. Video Screening of Handwash day was showcased.
The session emphasized that personal cleanliness and hygiene are essential components of a healthy lifestyle.
Faculty In-charge: Dr. Pranav, Ms. Kanchan
No. of Students Attended/Participated: 59
Day 7 – 1st October 2026
Green Dress / Green Accessory Day
The Swachhta Pakhwada Week concluded with Green Dress/Green Accessory Day. Students were encouraged to wear something green or create an eco-friendly accessory using waste materials.
The activity created a visually engaging conclusion to the week while symbolizing environmental awareness, sustainability, and responsibility towards nature. Students displayed creativity through their green-themed attire and recycled accessories.
Faculty In-charge: All Members of CSU
No. of Students Attended/Participated: 51
Day-wise Attendance Record
| Sr. No. | Date | Activity | No. of Students Attended/Participated |
| 1 | 25th September 2026 | Swachhta Reel & Meme Challenge | 69 |
| 2 | 26th September 2026 | Trash to Treasure Challenge | 67 |
| 3 | 27th September 2026 | POV: A Piece of Plastic | 69 |
| 4 | 28th September 2026 | Cleanest Classroom & Slogan Challenge | 68 |
| 5 | 29th September 2026 | Clean Campus Photo Hunt | 58 |
| 6 | 30th September 2026 | Hand Hygiene Challenge | 59 |
| 7 | 1st October 2026 | Green Dress/Green Accessory Day | 51 |
Outcome of the Programme
The Swachhta Pakhwada Week provided students with a platform to understand and practice cleanliness and environmental responsibility through creative and experiential activities. The programme encouraged:
- Awareness about cleanliness and personal hygiene.
- Responsible waste disposal and segregation.
- Reuse and recycling of waste materials.
- Reduction in the use of plastic.
- Creative communication through social media.
- Teamwork and active student participation.
- Responsibility towards maintaining a clean campus.
- Adoption of sustainable and eco-friendly practices.
Conclusion
The Swachhta Pakhwada Week 2026 successfully engaged students in a variety of creative, interactive, and awareness-oriented activities. Instead of limiting cleanliness awareness to conventional lectures, the programme encouraged students to learn by participating, creating, observing, and acting.
