As part of the Shramadan cleaning programme organised by the National Service Scheme (NSS), Mahatma Gandhi University, the School of Data Analytics actively participated in the campus-wide cleaning activities conducted on 7 October 2026.
The programme was organised with the objective of promoting cleanliness, environmental responsibility, social commitment, and a sense of collective responsibility among students and staff. The initiative encouraged members of the university community to contribute directly towards maintaining a clean, healthy, and pleasant campus environment.
The School of Data Analytics enthusiastically participated in the programme, with both students and teachers joining together in the cleaning activities.
The School of Data Analytics demonstrated active participation throughout the cleaning programme. Students of the 2025-2027 and 2026-2028 batches took the lead in carrying out the cleaning activities in and around the areas assigned to the school, while the teachers also joined the students and participated in the activities.
The participation reflected the spirit of Shramadan, where members of the academic community come together and contribute their time and effort towards a common social cause.
As part of the programme, the School of Data Analytics carried out cleaning activities in the following areas:
The students actively cleaned the classrooms of the School of Data Analytics. The activities included collecting waste materials, removing unwanted debris, cleaning the classroom surroundings, cleaning fans and ensuring that the learning spaces were neat and hygienic.
The activity helped create a cleaner and more pleasant environment for both students and teachers.
The students also participated in cleaning the front area of the Convergence building. The area was cleaned by removing litter and other unwanted materials from the surroundings.
Special attention was given to making the common area cleaner and more presentable, as it is one of the frequently accessed areas of the campus.
The cleaning programme was not limited to students. Teachers of the School of Data Analytics also joined the students in the cleaning activities.
The active involvement of the teachers encouraged the students and demonstrated the importance of collective participation. The participation of both teachers and students created a sense of teamwork and strengthened the spirit of community service.
The students of the School of Data Analytics showed enthusiastic participation throughout the programme. They actively contributed to the cleaning activities and worked together to complete the assigned tasks.
Their participation reflected their commitment towards maintaining a clean campus and their willingness to contribute to activities beyond their regular academic responsibilities.
One of the important outcomes of the programme was the opportunity for students and teachers to work together outside the conventional classroom environment.
The cleaning activity encouraged students to understand that maintaining cleanliness is a shared responsibility. It also promoted values such as:
The programme provided students with a practical experience of contributing to the well-being of their educational environment.
After completing the cleaning activities, refreshments and snacks were provided to the participating students. This served as a gesture of appreciation for their active participation and contribution to the programme.
The concluding refreshments also provided an opportunity for the students and teachers to interact informally after the completion of the activities.
The Shramadan programme resulted in visible improvement in the cleanliness of the areas maintained by the School of Data Analytics. The classrooms and the front area of the Convergence building were cleaned and made more pleasant for regular use.
More importantly, the programme successfully promoted a sense of collective responsibility and community participation among the students and teachers.
The active involvement of the School of Data Analytics contributed to the overall objective of the university’s campus-wide cleanliness initiative.
The participation of the School of Data Analytics in the Shramadan programme on 7 October 2026 was a meaningful and productive initiative. Students and teachers worked together to clean the classrooms and the front area of the Convergence building, demonstrating the importance of teamwork and social responsibility.
The enthusiastic participation of the students and the involvement of teachers made the programme a successful activity. The initiative not only contributed to a cleaner campus but also helped reinforce the message that maintaining a clean and healthy environment is a shared responsibility.
The School of Data Analytics is proud to have been part of the NSS initiative and contributed towards the vision of “A Cleaner Campus, A Healthier Tomorrow”.
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