In honour of Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October 2024, the CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR), Dhanbad, organised the ‘Swachhta Hi Seva Abhiyan 2024,’ inspired by the theme of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji's call for 'Swabhav Swachhta, Sanskar Swachhta.'

The initiative was led by Professor Arvind Kumar Mishra, Director CSIR-CIMFR, along with enthusiastic participation from all institute staff members. The programme commenced from the Community Center of the Barwa Road campus and involved a comprehensive cleanup of the entire residential campus. This was followed by a traverse through the City Center locality of Dhanbad to promote cleanliness awareness further. The CSIR-CIMFR, in collaboration with Railway staff, extended the cleanliness drive to Bhaga Railway Station. The local community highly appreciated the effort, which aimed to raise public awareness about the importance of cleanliness. This initiative reflects the institute's commitment to fostering a clean and healthy environment, aligning with national objectives, and highlighting the significant role CSIR-CIMFR plays in contributing to this cause.