Chennai: Gandhi Jayanthi was celebrated as Shramdhan Day at CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC), CSIR Madras Complex (CMC), and the Tower Testing Research Station, Thirusulam.

The event began with floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and the administration of the Swachhata Shapath (Cleanliness Pledge) to staff.

A campus-wide cleanliness drive followed, with enthusiastic participation from employees of CSIR-SERC and CMC. As part of the initiative, saplings were planted behind the Structural Testing Laboratory to promote environmental sustainability.

Dr. S. Parivallal, Chief Scientist and Advisor (Management), and Dr. K. Sathish Kumar, Chief Scientist and Head, BKMD, actively participated alongside staff, highlighting the Gandhian values of cleanliness and green practices.