RICEM Swachhta Marathon: 73 Newly Appointed State Service Officers Run in Jaipur to Promote Cleanliness and Cooperation

In a unique blend of civic duty and cooperative spirit, the Rajasthan Institute of Cooperative Education and Management (RICEM) organized a grand ‘Swachhta Marathon’ in Jaipur on Saturday morning. Centered around the theme ‘Swachh Sahakar Samriddh Sahakar’ (Clean Cooperative, Prosperous Cooperative), the event aimed to raise mass awareness about hygiene and collaborative values, inspiring citizens to adopt these principles in their daily lives.

Key Highlights of the News:

• RICEM successfully hosted a cleanliness marathon based on the theme ‘Swachh Sahakar Samriddh Sahakar’ in Jaipur.
• The early morning run flagged off at 6:30 AM from Jawahar Circle and concluded at Saras Sankul (RCDF).
• A total of 73 newly appointed trainee officers of the Rajasthan State Service participated with immense enthusiasm.
• Senior officials urged the young bureaucrats to integrate discipline and cleanliness into their upcoming administrative careers.

Enthusiasm from Jawahar Circle to Saras Sankul

The marathon officially commenced at 6:30 AM from the city’s iconic Jawahar Circle and culminated at the Saras Sankul (RCDF) premises. The energy and zeal of the participants were palpable despite the early hours. As they ran along the designated route, the officers and staff members actively spread a positive message of collective unity, environmental cleanliness, and public health to the onlookers and local residents.

73 Newly Appointed Officers Set an Example

A major highlight of this special event was the active participation of 73 newly appointed trainee officers from various departments of the Rajasthan State Service, including Cooperatives, Prisons, Labour Welfare, and Industries. They joined the marathon as part of their co-curricular training activities. The run was spearheaded by RICEM Director Sanjay Pathak. Under his expert guidance, the institute’s officials, employees, and RCDF staff also showed their active involvement in the social cause.

‘Cleanliness and Cooperation are the Foundations of Development’

During the concluding ceremony, senior administrative officials addressed the newly inducted trainees, offering them valuable guidance for their future roles. They emphasized that the officers must make discipline, hygiene, and cooperative values an integral part of their professional and personal lives throughout their service tenure. The officials reiterated that a clean environment and a collaborative mindset are the fundamental pillars for the holistic development, prosperity, and well-being of any society.