MC conduct Swachchha Bharat Abhiyan in Bapu Dham & Transport Area

By 121 News Reporter

Chandigarh 01^st October:- As a part of Swachchha Bharat Abhiyan, The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today cleared garbage, horticulture waste and malba from the area of Sector 26, 27, 28, Bapu Dham and Transport area. Principals and staff of the three schools including St. John Senior Secondary School, Sector 26; Govt. Model Senior Secondary School Sector 28 and Govt. Model School, Bapu Dham Sector 26 were apprised with the importance of Swachchha Bharat Abhiyan. Pamphlets regarding School Education Activities on Cleanliness were distributed to the Principles of these schools and requested to place on the Notice Board so that students may know about the cleanliness.

All the students of these schools were given health education regarding cleanliness.  Special emphasis was given on the technique of hand wash, cleanliness, safe storage of water and safe sanitation practices.  They were also instructed not to litter the garbage; it should be dumped in the garbage bins.  The dry leaves and garbage should not be burnt to prevent the environmental pollution.   The children were also told to devote two hours per week for cleanliness of their houses, galli, mohalla and surroundings.