On first day of ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’, Raipur Municipal Corporation (RMC) launched an intensive cleanliness drive at all the schools and college campuses in its jurisdiction on Friday.
RMC Commissioner, Avneesh Kumar Sharan said that the week-long campaign is aimed to educate the people to maintain cleanliness at public places as it also helps to avoid spread of many diseases.Notably, the cleanliness drive was launched on the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s call to mark the birth anniversary of Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay (September 25) and Mahatma Gandhi (October 2).
An array of intense cleanliness activities have been lined up throughout the week.As decided, all the ponds and lakes falling within RMC’s limit will be cleaned on second day of the drive followed by cleaning at all the markets on September 28. The public gardens and statues of great personalities of the nation on September 29; all the community halls, public toilets and places, Rain Basera and day-care centres on September 30.
Besides, a rally of school children will be held on October 1 to promote the habit of maintaining cleanliness among the people while Anganwadi workers, Mitatins and NGOs will also take out a rally to extend their support for the cause.
On the concluding day of the campaign, a special cleanliness drive will be launched by RMC on October 2, in which, support from the local residents, public representatives, dignitaries and others will be sought.The Commissioner has urged the local residents to ensure their maximum participation to make the drive a major success.