In an endeavour to keep “City Beautiful” clean with the help of public participation, the UT Administration on Wednesday launched a signature campaign in the city.
Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Shivraj Patil launched the campaign by putting his signature on a banner to pledge to keep the city neat and clean. The signature campaign is a part of the series of initiatives undertaken by the UT Administration during the ongoing “Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan”.
After launching the signature campaign, the UT Administrator also issued several directions to the UT senior officials to make this campaign successful in Chandigarh.
Patil asked the UT Municipal Commissioner to implement this campaign effectively to get desired results. He also directed the authorities concerned to purchase latest and low cost sweeping machinery of different sizes to ensure cleanliness at faster in Chandigarh.
While taking stock of the cleanliness activities and campaigns ongoing across the city, the UT Administrator has also asked the UT officers that the signature banners should be pasted in educational institutions, offices and at public places to create more awareness among the general public regarding the cleanliness campaign.
He directed the city’s civic body to make every possible effort to make Chandigarh a clean and green city forever.
Patil also appreciated the efforts of the Municipal Corporation which is not only organising the cleanliness drives but also arranging awareness sessions, seminars, workshops etc. to increase the contribution of people towards the environment.
He also appealed to all the citizens to join hands with the MCC for keeping the city clean.
Under the “Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan”, the UT Administration is holding a series of activities, such as pledge-taking, debates, street plays, essay competitions, cleaning drives and other community activities everyday to bring awareness on importance of cleanliness.
The “Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan” was launched in Chandigarh on September 25 by local MP Kirron Kher and will be continued till October 30.