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Mar. 17: “Being good is commendable,but only when it is combined with doing good it is useful”

Ramakrishna Mission’s Swacchata Abhiyan phase-5 was flagged off at Valencia by St Vincent Ferrer Church Parish Priest Rev Fr James D’Souza and Vice President of parish council Mr Anil Lobo.

Before the Flag off ceremony Fr James D’Souza and Mr Anil Lobo conveyed their message. On behalf of all present Swami Ekagamyanandaji of Ramkrishna Mutt welcomed the gathering.

The cleanliness drive started at 7.30am and went on till 10.00am.From Valencia Circle uptill GoriGudda the drive was organised.Rain water drains and Footpaths were cleaned.Sign Boards were given a new look.Door to door awareness was also done during the drive.

Swami Ekagamyanadaji,Mr Dilraj Alva,Kudroli Ganesh of Ramakrishna Mission.Rev Fr James D’Souza,Fr Joswin Dsouza,Fr Arun Lobo,Mr Anil lobo,members of Ramakrishna mission and parishioners of Valencia were present for the Abhiyan.

Around 100 volunteers participated in the drive and breakfast was served to all who participated in the drive.