Ahead of the International Gita Mahotsav, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated a massive cleanliness drive in Kurukshetra, urging residents to join hands in keeping the historic city clean.
The campaign, called the Swachh Kurukshetra Cleanliness Campaign, was launched near the iconic Sheikh Chilli Tomb, where the Chief Minister actively participated in the clean-up efforts.
The Chief Minister spent nearly an hour taking part in the sanitation drive at locations including Sheikh Chilli Tomb, OP Jindal Park, Tau Devi Lal Chowk, and Jyotiba Phule Chowk.
Armed with a broom, he personally cleaned areas, collected trash, and deposited it in dustbins, setting an example for the public. As part of the initiative, he also flagged off a Gita Mahotsav Swachhta vehicle to promote awareness about cleanliness in the city.
The sanitation drive has divided Thanesar city into 18 zones to ensure systematic cleaning efforts. The campaign coincides with preparations for the International Gita Mahotsav, which begins on Thursday.
The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of presenting a clean Kurukshetra to the world. He noted that the Mahotsav attracts lakhs of visitors from across India and abroad who come to celebrate the historic site where the Bhagavad Gita sermon was delivered.
He called for collective efforts to maintain the city’s sanitation, ensuring that visitors leave with fond memories of a clean and beautiful Kurukshetra.
Saini directed the Deputy Commissioner to leave no stone unturned in ensuring sanitation standards are met, with strict measures in place to improve cleanliness.
Instructions were issued to place dustbins at public spaces and encourage public cooperation in keeping the city tidy. He also tasked civic bodies and panchayat departments with implementing effective cleanliness measures.
Highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a clean India under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the Chief Minister reiterated the need for a healthy environment, stating that cleanliness directly impacts public health and, consequently, the nation’s progress.
Saini expressed confidence that Haryana’s development would gain momentum with these efforts. He assured residents that necessary resources for improving sanitation and addressing staff shortages in urban local bodies would be provided.
The Chief Minister shared recent achievements in Haryana’s cleanliness journey under the Swachh Bharat Mission. Seventeen urban local bodies have been certified as Open Defecation-Free (ODF), while 59 civic bodies achieved ODF-Plus status, and two were certified as Water Plus.
Haryana secured the 14th position nationally in Swachh Survekshan-2023 for states with less than 100 urban local bodies. He pledged to enhance these rankings in future surveys through continuous efforts.
Former Thanesar MLA Subhash Sudha, BJP district president Sushil Rana, Deputy Commissioner Neha Singh, and other senior officials joined the Chief Minister during the launch of the cleanliness campaign.
The International Gita Mahotsav is not just a cultural and spiritual celebration but also an opportunity for Kurukshetra to showcase its commitment to cleanliness and sustainable practices.
With the active participation of the administration and public, the city is gearing up to host visitors from around the globe, reflecting the spirit of Swachh Bharat in its true essence.
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