Punjab has received the first instalment of Rs41.40 crore under Swachch Bharat Mission for cleanliness of all cities of the State, out of the total Rs381.18 crore.
The State local Bodies Minister Anil Joshi, presiding over high-level meeting of the department to review Swachch Bharat Mission on Wednesday, said that Swachch Bharat Mission would become a part of official’s annual confidential report and it should be implemented effectively.
He said Punjab had made the Mission part of its foremost priorities, and laxity in execution of this mission would not be acceptable and erring officials would be dealt severely.
Joshi mentioned that nodal officers would be appointed to look after the Swachch Bharat Mission independent in each district.
For the success of this mission, both the Centre and the State Governments should work together.
He said Rs13 crore had been received from the Centre for household toilet, Rs23 crore for solid waste management, Rs1.32 crore for awareness and Rs1.08 crore for capacity building spent.
Joshi said that this Mission would be continuously reviewed and he himself would hold a monthly meeting to check the progress of the mission. He also asked the Mayors to conduct the regular monthly meeting as they have the right to investigate the progress.
He emphasised the need of active participation of the NGO’s, cooperate house and companies to take initiative and participate in the mission for the success.