As a precautionary measure to contain the spread of nCOVID19, a sanitization drive was held on 24.6.2020, in the campus of ICAR-IIHR and surrounding area. Freshly prepared 1% sodium hypochlorite solution was sprayed as per the SOP given by MoH&FW, Government of India. Common utility places of the institute including parking area, entrance and exit gate were given the spray. Besides, nearby area like state bank of India premise, Nandini milk booth area, staff canteen entrance, residential quarter entrance, main road joining Ivarakandapura village, IIHR Bus stop, institute sales counter area etc. was also sanitized. The programme was organized by Swachh Bharath committee in collaboration with the farm management committee under the supervision of Shri. G G Harkangi, CAO and Dr. Nandeesha P, Nodal Officer, Swachh Bharath committee.