MC Chandigarh committed to make Chandigarh No 1 in Swacch Sarvekshan 2023*
*Mayor Chandigarh advocates Segregation of waste in Kishangarh*
*SBM Brand Ambassador Kanhiya Mittal creates awareness among masses*
Chandigarh, July 18:- To promote Swachhta in Chandigarh and to make citizens aware of the importance of source segregation of waste, Sh. Anup Gupta, Mayor, Chandigarh, along with the city’s Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Brand Ambassador and renowned Bhajan Singer Sh. Kanhiya Mittal, created awareness amongst the citizens in Kishangarh today. The programme was followed by a Bhajan-Kirtan by Kanhiya Mittal.
During the programme, the Mayor said that “Cleanliness and hygiene are essential for a healthy and sustainable environment. The Swachh Bharat Mission is a national movement that aims to promote cleanliness. As responsible citizens, it is our duty to take ownership and contribute towards making our surroundings cleaner and greener.”
He urged the citizens of Kishangarh to adopt eco-friendly practices and segregate their waste into dry, wet, hazardous, sanitary and domestic categories. Proper waste disposal will not only ensure a cleaner environment but also help in reducing the risk of diseases, he added.
Sh. Kanhiya Mittal, the SBM Brand Ambassador, also addressed the gathering and emphasized the need for citizens to take responsibility for their waste and maintain cleanliness in their surroundings.
The programme was attended by a large number of citizens, including children and local residents.
The Mayor and brand ambassador also distributed ‘Mera Shehar Meri Pehchaan’ and segregation of waste pamphlets to local residents.
After the programme, the Mayor alongwith local residents visited the rain affected areas and asked the MCC engineers to repair the damaged roads at the earliest and other amenities in the area.