• Swachhata Pakhwada is a 15-day programme that has been conducted since 2016 to foster awareness and action toward a healthier and cleaner India.

• Prof. Shridhar Dwivedi, Senior Consultant Cardiologist & Head of Academics at the National Heart Institute, spoke about the link between health and sanitation at the National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi during the program.

• He focused on a holistic approach to health with proper sanitation and a balanced lifestyle, giving equal importance to not only physical health but also mental and spiritual well-being.

• He also urged everyone to continue the healthy habits adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• The director of the institute also reiterated the institute's commitment to making cleanliness a mission, aiming to rectify and enhance India's image as a clean nation

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