National Youth Day with Swachhta Abhiyan under SBI Gram Seva in Jamtara

12 January 2026, Jamtara: Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK), with the support of SBI Foundation under the SBI Gram Seva Programme, observed National Youth Day by organizing a Swachhta Abhiyan (Cleanliness Drive) in Bamandiha Panchayat of Fatehpur block, Jamtara district.

The cleanliness drive was conducted across five project villages—Bamandiha, Mahishakhura, Turka, Karjori and Dudhani—to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. A rally led by local youth, carrying brooms, banners and placards, moved through the villages spreading awareness on hygiene and sanitation while cleaning roads and lanes. The rally concluded at the Gram Seva Kendra in Mahishakhura.

The programme was coordinated by NBJK’s Gram Seva team including Sheikh Yazal, Bipul Mandal, Dr. Ravindra Kumar Shukla, Dr. Subodh, Jiten Hansda, Beauty Kumari and Sheikh Akimuddin, with the participation of local media.

Through the SBI Gram Seva Programme, NBJK is implementing integrated development activities in these villages covering health, education, veterinary services, cleanliness and sanitation. The Gram Seva Kendra is also providing community access to facilities such as TV, computers, internet and photocopying to support learning and connectivity.

NBJK dedicated this National Youth Day to promoting cleanliness and strengthening the spirit of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, encouraging young people to become leaders of positive change in their communities.