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3 Tonnes of Waste Removed as Yamuna Ghat Gets a Major Clean-Up
Around three tonnes of waste were removed from the banks of the Western Yamuna Canal during a special riverfront beautification and cleanliness drive organised by the Municipal Corporation of Yamunanagar under the Service Sankalp campaign. The cleanliness operation covered the stretch from Badi Majra Bridge to the Railway Bridge, with civic sanitation workers and local residents joining hands to clean the Yamuna ghat and its surroundings.
The campaign was conducted under the guidance of Mayor Suman Bahmani and Municipal Corporation Commissioner Mahabir Prasad. The drive focused on removing accumulated garbage, polythene, unwanted material, overgrown bushes, grass and other waste from the canal-side area.
Special Drive Along the Riverfront»
The cleanliness campaign began with Chief Sanitation Inspector Govind Sharma and Ward Councillor Representative Pawan Pratap Yadav taking part in the initial sweeping activity. Municipal sanitation employees and residents of the surrounding area subsequently joined the operation and worked along the designated stretch of the Western Yamuna Canal.
Teams cleared waste from the canal banks and removed material that had accumulated at different points. The collected waste was transported for proper disposal. The operation was aimed not only at improving the appearance of the riverfront but also at creating greater awareness about the importance of keeping public spaces and religious and community-use areas clean.
Three Tonnes of Waste Removed»
Municipal Corporation officials said approximately three tonnes of waste were collected from the canal-side area during the drive. The material included polythene, general garbage, unwanted items, grass, bushes and accumulated dirt. Its removal was part of the riverfront beautification effort and was followed by appropriate disposal of the collected waste.
The exercise also highlighted the practical challenge of maintaining cleanliness around open public spaces. Regular civic cleaning can help remove accumulated waste, but officials stressed that sustained cleanliness also requires residents and visitors to avoid dumping garbage in public places.
Residents Urged to Keep Yamuna Ghat Clean»
Citizens present during the campaign were informed about the importance of keeping public places and the Yamuna ghat clean. They were encouraged to dispose of waste only at designated locations and cooperate with Municipal Corporation teams in maintaining sanitation arrangements.
The campaign’s stated objective was to make the Western Yamuna Canal’s ghats cleaner and more attractive while strengthening a sense of civic responsibility among residents. The administration also used the drive as an opportunity to connect physical cleanliness work with public awareness.
‘Keeping the Ghats Clean Is a Shared Responsibility’»
Commissioner Mahabir Prasad said the Western Yamuna Canal is an important part of Yamunanagar’s identity and that keeping its ghats clean and attractive should be a priority not only for the administration but also for citizens.
He said the Service Sankalp campaign was being used to combine cleanliness activities with public awareness. According to him, creating a clean, attractive and healthy city requires collective responsibility, with residents playing an important role alongside municipal sanitation teams.
Chief Sanitation Inspector Govind Sharma said the special drive covered the area from Badi Majra Bridge to the Railway Bridge and focused on removing garbage and overgrown vegetation from the canal banks. He appealed to residents not to throw waste around the Yamuna ghat or canal and to support the Municipal Corporation in maintaining the cleaned area.
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Civic Participation at the Centre of the Campaign»
The participation of local residents alongside sanitation workers was an important component of the campaign. Such joint efforts can help draw attention to the condition of public spaces while encouraging citizens to take greater responsibility for the surroundings they use.
The Municipal Corporation’s riverfront cleanliness initiative comes as part of its wider cleanliness and beautification efforts. The focus on the canal-side stretch also seeks to improve the appearance of an area that forms an important part of the city’s public landscape.
Officials and sanitation teams will continue to depend on public cooperation to preserve the results of the cleaning exercise. Avoiding littering, using designated disposal points and reporting sanitation concerns can help prevent the cleaned areas from again becoming dumping spots.
NEWS NOTE
This report is based on information provided by the Municipal Corporation, Yamunanagar. The reference to approximately three tonnes of waste reflects the civic body’s stated collection figure during the cleanliness drive.
Among those present were BJP Mandal President Manoj Dhiman, Sanitation Inspector Bittu, Sanitation Inspector Ajit Kumar, Swachh Bharat Mission expert Akash Kumar and other officials and participants.
