On 21 September 2026, ICAR-IIWM organized a cleanliness drive at Buddha Jayanti Park, Niladri Vihar, Bhubaneswar. Surrounding areas were cleaned of plastic waste, polythene, gutkha/pan masala sachets and cigarette butts. Awareness was created among shopkeepers, vendors and visitors on four-way waste segregation, plastic reduction, RRR practices and SWM Rules, 2026.
