As part of ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026, SJVN Limited organised “Swachhata League”, a Volleyball Tournament-cum-Zero Waste Awareness Event, at Police Ground, Junga, Shimla, to promote community participation, responsible waste management and environmental sustainability.

Ajay Kumar Sharma, Director (Personnel), SJVN was Chief Guest while Padma Shri awardee Nek Ram Sharma was Guest of Honour. Mrs Seema Kumar, HOD (HR), CHQ, SJVN and Bhupender Negi, Commandant, 1st Himachal Pradesh Armed Police Battalion, Junga were also present.

Addressing the gathering, Ajay Kumar Sharma emphasised that maintaining healthy and sustainable surroundings is shared responsibility requiring active participation from all sections of society. He appreciated the participation of the Panchayat teams and called for sustained community engagement.

Padma Shri awardee Nek Ram Sharma encouraged the participants to make responsible environmental practices a way of life and stressed the importance of collective action in protecting the environment.

The League witnessed enthusiastic participation from eight teams representing Panchayats from Junga, Theog and Mashobra areas. Friends Sports Club, Fagu emerged as winners, while Co-XI, 1st Battalion, Junga secured the runners-up position.

The event further reinforced SJVN’s commitment to zero-waste practices, community engagement and sustainable development, while providing a platform for local communities to come together through sport and social responsibility.