Remarkable Achievements in the field of Sanitation in Chhattisgarh
Ensuring a Clean and Beautiful Chhattisgarh is Our Moral Duty
Raipur, 02 October 2024/ Speaking at “Swachhata Hi Seva” program held at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Auditorium, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai said that “Swachhata Hi Seva” fortnight is being celebrated nationwide. The program commenced on 17th September, the birth anniversary of Lord Vishwakarma and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, and concluded on 2nd October, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. He highlighted that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi took the initiative to promote cleanliness by making a solemn pledge on 15th August 2014 from the Red Fort. This initiative inspired everyone to keep their streets, neighbourhoods, schools, offices, and public spaces clean. The Swachh Bharat campaign has now transformed into a mass movement across the state. Chief Minister said, “Making Chhattisgarh clean and beautiful is our collective moral duty.”
Chief Minister further asserted that it is essential to integrate cleanliness into our daily habits. He called upon the people to take a pledge to contribute towards creating a clean and beautiful Chhattisgarh and administered the ‘Swachhata Shapath’ to everyone present in the auditorium. He urged every citizen to actively participate in the cleanliness drive and adopt cleanliness as an integral part of their lifestyle. During the event, institutions and individuals who excelled in the field of cleanliness under “Swachhata Hi Seva 2024” program were honoured. Chief Minister also handed over house keys to beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. He also flagged off mobile vehicles for mosquito eradication and grand military parade vehicles.
Forest Minister Shri Kedar Kashyap said on the occasion that extensive work has been carried out across the state to promote cleanliness. “Cleanliness is a responsibility shared by all of us. We must pledge to focus on maintaining cleanliness ourselves and inspire others to do the same,” he said. He added that the efforts undertaken under the Swachh Bharat Mission over the past 10 years have significantly transformed the country’s image.
Raipur MP Shri Brijmohan Agrawal noted that various diseases arise from unhygienic conditions, making cleanliness crucial for preventing such ailments. He said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched “Swachh Bharat Mission” to promote the message of cleanliness. He emphasised that the government is striving to realise Mahatma Gandhi’s vision by focusing on self-reliant villages and cleanliness. As part of the closing ceremony of the cleanliness fortnight, sanitation workers, “Swachhata Didis,” and “Swachhata Mitras” were felicitated for their contribution.
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including MLA Shri Purandar Mishra, MLA Shri Moti Lal Sahu, Leader of Opposition in the Municipal Corporation Mrs. Meenal Chaubey, Secretary of Urban Administration and Development Department Dr. Basavaraju S., Secretary of Village Industries Department Shri Yashwant Kumar, Director of Urban Administration and Development Department Shri Kundan Kumar, Commissioner Shri Mahadev Kanwre, Raipur Collector Dr. Gaurav Kumar Singh, Senior Superintendent of Police Shri Santosh Singh, Raipur Municipal Commissioner Shri Avinash Mishra, Chief Executive Officer of the District Panchayat Shri Vishwajeet, and a large number of sanitation workers, Swachhata Didis, and Swachhata Mitras.
