Swachchha Bharat Abhiyan:MC Hold Cleanliness Drive in Sector 47 to 50

By 121 News Reporter

Chandigarh 18^th October:-To remove garbage,  horticulture waste, malba & other waste material a special campaign under "Swachchha  Bharat Abhiyan"    was organized in Sector  47, 48, 49, 50 and village Faidan, by  deploying  extra  manpower  and machinery from these areas. The Mayor of Chandigarh and area councillor Harphool Chander Kalyan started the Swachchha Bharat Abhiyan in these areas. He insisted upon the residents not to litter in the streets/open spaces in order to maintain the sanitation of their area for which their cooperation is of utmost importance.

Under IEC Activities, the Principal and teachers of Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School, Sector 47- D Chandigarh was acknowledged the importance of Swachchha Bharat Abhiyan. A pledge was administered to the teachers and students of the school that they will take part in the campaign and devote 2 hours per week for the cleanliness of their school/houses and surroundings. Health education was also given for the prevention of spread of communicable diseases. They were also apprised of the fact that polythene bags are banned in Chandigarh and they should avoid using the same in future. They assured us that they will comply with the instructions given to them.