PFC Organises Shramdaan as part of #Swachhotsav – Swachhta Hi Seva 2025 Campaign

Power Finance Corporation (PFC), a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, organised a Shramdaan drive at its corporate office in New Delhi as part of the #Swachhotsav – Swachhta Hi Seva 2025 campaign, aligning with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s nationwide call of “Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath.” The event was led by Shri Shripad Naik, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India, who administered the Swachhata Hi Seva Pledge to all officers and staff. Addressing the gathering, the Hon’ble Minister stressed the importance of collective citizen action, remarking: “Cleanliness is our collective moral responsibility. Every citizen should dedicate at least 100 hours annually to cleanliness activities. A clean environment not only ensures healthier lives but also reflects our duty towards building a Swachh Bharat.”

 

The Shramdaan saw enthusiastic participation from senior dignitaries including Shri Srikant Nagulapalli, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power; Shri Piyush Singh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power; Smt. Parminder Chopra, CMD, PFC; and Shri Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority (CEA), along with senior officials and employees from the Ministry of Power, its PSUs, and allied organisations. Speaking on the occasion, Smt. Parminder Chopra, CMD, PFC, said: “At PFC, we believe that Swachhata is not just an activity but a responsibility we carry as citizens. Our active participation in this nationwide drive reflects our commitment to support the Ministry of Power in creating a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable India.” As part of the initiative, participants engaged in cleaning activities, waste collection, and spreading awareness on waste segregation and disposal. The drive reaffirmed PFC’s continued dedication to the goals of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.