President Droupadi Murmu honoured sanitation workers and laid the foundation stone for a major road project in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday.
During a ceremony in Ujjain, Murmu recognised the contributions of five sanitation workers, including four women, acknowledging their vital role in maintaining cleanliness. She described these workers as "front-line sanitation warriors" essential to public health and nation-building.
The President also inaugurated the six-lane Ujjain-Indore road project, which will be developed at a cost of Rs 1,692 crore. The event was attended by Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
Murmu, who is on a two-day visit to the state, emphasised the government's commitment to improving the welfare of sanitation workers. She highlighted efforts to eliminate manual cleaning of sewers and improve safety measures. The government is also enhancing welfare schemes and health check-ups for these workers.
On Wednesday, Murmu engaged with traditional weavers and folk artists in Indore. She reiterated the importance of achieving cleanliness goals under the Swachh Bharat Mission and urged citizens to contribute to the campaign for a cleaner India, echoing Mahatma Gandhi's ideals.
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