Agriculture Ministry observed Swachhta Pakhwada between 16th to 31st October in all its department. It was also carried out in agriculture mandis, fish markets and villages near each Krishi Vigyan Kendras across the country. <br/><br/>The Pakhwada focus was on certain measures that are dynamic and will be continued in future. The Ministry had video conferences with representatives of states to sensitize them. They have also been requested to make adequate provisions in their existing schemes to prepare compost from farm waste.