On 27th February 2025, the NCC cadets of Arasu Engineering College, under the 8 (TN) BN NCC, Kumbakonam, participated in a Swachata Abhiyan (Cleanliness Drive) held at SASTRA College of Engineering. A total of 35 cadets were actively involved in cleaning the
campus surroundings and promoting hygiene awareness. The initiative was conducted as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission to encourage environmental cleanliness and public responsibility. Cadets collected plastic waste, cleaned public spaces, and displayed placards with slogans on cleanliness and sanitation.
The event began with a briefing session about the goals of the national mission, followed by cadets splitting into teams for zone-wise cleaning. The cadets showed exemplary discipline and teamwork, drawing praise from faculty and coordinators at SASTRA. The campaign helped
instill in the cadets a deep sense of civic duty and environmental consciousness. This interinstitutional effort also strengthened community ties and highlighted the role of youth in national development. The event concluded with a collective pledge to maintain cleanliness in daily life
