Over 400 students, alumni and teachers join campaign; 49 people receive free health check-ups
Dillip Kumar Pattnaik
KHORDHA, OCTOBER 1: Marking the 125th anniversary of Bakshi Jagabandhu High School in Khordha, a cleanliness drive and a free health check-up camp were organised on Thursday. The programmes were held under the convenorship of Uma Shankar Prasad, media coordinator of the school’s 125th anniversary celebration committee.
The cleanliness drive began at 7 am, with more than 400 students from the school’s National Cadet Corps (NCC), Scouts and National Service Scheme (NSS), along with alumni members and teachers, participating in the initiative.
The participants cleaned the school premises and the playground where the Governor of Odisha is scheduled to attend a programme on October 3. The drive aimed to ensure a clean and hygienic environment ahead of the Governor’s visit.
Following the cleanliness campaign, students, former students and teachers took out an awareness rally through the town, raising slogans such as “Swachh Bharat, Swasth Bharat, Swachh Khordha, Sundar Khordha” (Clean India, Healthy India, Clean Khordha, Beautiful Khordha).
The rally started from the school and passed through the Old Bus Stand, Traffic Square, Bank Square and New Bus Stand before concluding. The participants sought to spread awareness among residents about environmental cleanliness, hygiene and the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Khordha MLA Prashant Kumar Jagadev and former MLA and alumnus Rajendra Kumar Sahu attended the programme.
Among those present were Bikram Dash, chief coordinator of the 125th anniversary celebration committee; co-coordinator Satyabrata Das; Laxminarayan Bhanja; Pramod Ray; Jawaharlal Subuddhi; Debaprasad Majumdar; Rabindra Sahu; Santosh Kar; Surendra Kumar Mohanty; Rabinarayan Mohanty; headmistress Jyotirmayee Panda; Narayan Dora; Chinmay Marthha; Sriram Bhuyan; and Chandrakanta Das. Several other teachers, former students and members of the alumni association also participated.
Free health camp
Following the cleanliness drive, a free health check-up camp was organised at the school’s mini hall. A team of medical professionals from Manipal Hospital, including Dr Subash Chandra Padhi, Sarbjit Mahapatra, Dr. Rajashree Pradhan, Chiranjibi Das and Chinmay Sahu, examined students and former students.
The camp provided eye examinations and general health check-ups to the participants. Playwright and healthcare worker Subash Chandra Mallik assisted in coordinating the camp. A total of 49 people underwent health check-ups, including 32 current students and 17 former students.
The cleanliness drive and health camp formed part of a series of initiatives being undertaken to mark the school’s 125th anniversary. The programmes highlighted the institution’s commitment to community service, environmental awareness and the well-being of students and alumni.
The initiatives were appreciated by local residents, who welcomed the school’s efforts to combine the anniversary celebrations with activities benefiting the wider community.
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