Municipal Corporation Clears Two Tonnes of Waste in Special Cleanliness Drive
The Municipal Corporation has intensified its cleanliness drive at public places under the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, with a special sanitation operation carried out at the Community Centre in HUDA Sector-17, Jagadhri. During the drive, the civic body removed approximately two tonnes of waste from the community centre premises and surrounding areas.
The campaign was undertaken on the directions of Mayor Suman Bahmani and Municipal Commissioner Mahabir Prasad, with the objective of keeping public spaces clean, organised and free from accumulated waste.
During the special operation, the Municipal Corporation sanitation team cleared grass, bushes and other overgrown vegetation from the Community Centre premises. Garbage lying within the complex and in nearby areas was collected and taken for appropriate disposal.
The sanitation workers also cleaned different sections of the public premises and reorganised areas where waste and unwanted vegetation had accumulated. The exercise was aimed not only at removing the existing garbage but also at improving the overall appearance and usability of the public facility.
Two tonnes of waste removed
Municipal Corporation officials said approximately two tonnes of waste were cleared during the special cleanliness operation. The removal of accumulated garbage and vegetation was carried out systematically so that the premises could be restored to a cleaner and more organised condition.
Sanitation Inspector Pankaj Kumar, Sanitation Daroga Sagar, members of the Swachh Bharat Mission team led by Gagan Beniwal, along with other Municipal Corporation employees, participated in the campaign.
The team worked across the Community Centre premises and adjoining areas, collecting scattered waste and clearing unwanted growth. Officials also inspected different parts of the site to identify areas requiring additional cleaning.
The civic body said such drives are being undertaken at public locations as part of efforts to strengthen cleanliness and encourage citizens to take greater responsibility for their surroundings.
Citizens urged to keep public places clean
During the campaign, sanitation workers and officials also interacted with people in the surrounding area and urged them not to throw garbage at public places.
Residents were encouraged to use designated waste disposal points and cooperate with sanitation teams working to maintain cleanliness in public areas.
Officials emphasised that maintaining a clean public space cannot be achieved through municipal action alone and requires regular participation from residents. Responsible waste disposal at the household and community level, they said, can help prevent the accumulation of garbage and reduce the burden on sanitation workers.
Public participation remains important
Chief Sanitation Inspector Harjit Singh appealed to citizens to cooperate with the Municipal Corporation in maintaining cleanliness at public places. He urged residents to dispose of waste only at designated locations and avoid dumping garbage in open areas.
Harjit Singh said public participation is essential for creating a clean city. According to him, municipal teams can undertake regular cleaning operations, but sustained cleanliness depends on citizens adopting responsible waste disposal practices.
The Community Centre campaign also served as an awareness exercise, with the sanitation team communicating the importance of keeping public spaces free from litter and unnecessary dumping.
The Municipal Corporation has been focusing on cleanliness activities at different public locations as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign. Such drives are intended to address visible sanitation issues while encouraging communities to participate in maintaining cleaner surroundings.
The latest campaign at HUDA Sector-17 therefore combined physical sanitation work with public awareness. The removal of around two tonnes of waste was accompanied by an appeal to residents to prevent fresh garbage accumulation by using designated disposal points.
The Municipal Corporation has urged citizens to support sanitation workers and treat cleanliness as a shared civic responsibility. Regular cooperation from residents, officials said, can help ensure that public spaces remain clean even after special drives are completed.
