Don Bosco College, GramInn Trust and Local Bodies Unite to Honour Haritha Karma Sena

Don Bosco College Mampetta, in collaboration with GramInn Charitable Trust, Mukkam Municipality and Karassery Grama Panchayat, marked World Environment Day on 5 June 2026 with a special programme titled “Harithaabhamaakam: Haritha Senaykkoppam” under the global theme #NowForClimate.The event honored 120 Haritha Karma (green taskforce) workers and municipal cleaning staff in recognition of their essential role in maintaining public cleanliness and protecting the local environment.

The ceremony was graced by Ms. Malavika G. Nair, Assistant Collector of Kozhikode, who praised the collaborative effort and urged continued community action on climate issues. Mr. G. Abdul Akbar, President of Karassery Grama Panchayat, and Mr. Renish, Ward Councillor, also spoke about the importance of supporting frontline sanitation workers. Adv. K. P. Chandini, Chairperson of Mukkam Municipality, highlighted recent municipal initiatives to improve waste management and public sanitation.

Ms. Reena Varghese, Director of GramInn Charitable Trust, emphasized the trust’s commitment to empowering local communities through environmental education and livelihood support. Fr. Martin Augustin SDB, Rector and Manager of Don Bosco College, and Dr. Joby Abraham SDB, Principal of Don Bosco College, thanked the municipal partners and organisers for their sustained cooperation. Fr. Jenson Variyath, coordinator of the college’s social work outreach, led several community-engagement activities that added a personal touch to the proceedings. The programme included felicitation of the Haritha Karma staff with Gifts and tokens of appreciation, short cultural performances. Fun-filled moments and communal sharing made the day memorable for participants and attendees alike.

Voices from the Haritha Karma Sena reflected heartfelt gratitude. Mr. Prasad, a member of the cleaning staff, said, “We feel honoured and encouraged. Recognition like this motivates us to keep our neighbourhoods clean.” Ms. Mini, another Haritha Karma Sena worker, added, “We are grateful to Don Bosco College and the partners for valuing our work and for supporting our well-being.”
The event concluded with a community pledge to continue local climate action, strengthen collaboration between educational institutions and local bodies, and expand programmes that recognise and support sanitation workers’ welfare.