Municipal Corporation Organise Special Cleanliness Drive in Village Kajehri

By 1 2 1 News Reporter

Chandigarh 23^rd July:- Harphool Chander Kalyan, Mayor, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today flagged off Cleanliness Drive-cum- Awareness Campaign in Village Kajehri. The drive was carried out in the presence of area Councillor Smt. Sheela Devi and the officials of Sanitation & Pest Control Wing of Municipal Corporation for upkeep of the Village sanitation in addition to regular sanitation. Mayor took note of the parks and roads also in the area. He instructed the concerned officers to start allotted works as earlier as possible.

 This drive was launched in addition to regular sanitation by deploying additional Safaikaramcharies in small groups under the close supervision of the area Health Supervisor/ Chief Sanitary Inspector for getting the public places/ open spaces etc. swept.   Lime dusting was done at all vulnerable places to avoid fly nuisance.

Safai karamcharies also made an impressive rally in publicizing awareness among the residents by carrying placards depicting the messages for the residents to cooperate in sustaining the sanitation of the village. It was also insisted upon not to litter the streets/ open spaces in order to maintain the sanitation of their area.  Information Education and communication (I.E.C.) Activities were done by the Municipal Corporation among the residents in order to bring change in public behaviour as to Management of Solid Waste.  Pamphlets in Hindi/English as to Do's and Don'ts on garbage disposal were distributed amongst the residents.  The residents were educated not to burn garbage/ dry leaves etc. as it causes air pollution.It was stressed through public address system that no littering be done by the public in order to keep their area clean.