THSTI is observing the Swachhata Pakhwada (स्वच्छता पखवाड़ा) from 07th to 11th May 2018. The event began with a Swachhta pledge lead by the Head of Administration, Mr. M. V. Santo. This was followed by an extempore competition which saw participation across students, scientists and technical staff eloquently expressing their views on the significance and pertinence of cleanliness in general and at scientific organizations in particular. The winners Ms. Minakshi Kar, Mr. Sumit Kumar Sharma and Mr. Prashant Bhujbal were awarded cash prizes. Dr. Madhu Dikshit, National Chair (DDRC), who was also on the jury for the extempore, spoke about owning up the responsibility for cleanliness rather than only expressing one’s entitlement to it. The meeting was concluded after a vote of thanks and tea.