The Social Responsibility Initiatives Committee of SDM Post Graduate Centre, organised a special lecture on “Swachh Bharat and Youth” on account of 59th Anniversary of Dr. D. Veerendra Heggadeʼs Coronation, on 13 October 2026 at Seminar Hall–2, SDM PG Centre, Ujire.
Mr. Dombayya Idkidu, District Coordinator, Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin), Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat, Mangaluru, served as the resource person. He discussed the challenges faced during the implementation of sanitation initiatives, particularly the elimination of open defecation and the importance of improving access to sanitation facilities.
The session emphasised personal hygiene, the segregation of wet and dry waste, responsible waste disposal, and the health and environmental hazards associated with burning waste. The speaker highlighted the importance of youth participation in promoting cleanliness and developing sustainable sanitation practices within communities.
Dr. Sowmya B. P., Dean of the PG Centre, presided over the programme. Dr. Athul S. Semitha, Programme Coordinator, welcomed the gathering. MSW student Vanditha Prabhu compered the programme, while Niveditha, an MSW student, proposed the vote of thanks.