Punjab Newsline | Nangal
Giving a major push to the Punjab Government’s ‘Mission Clean Punjab’, Local Government Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Saturday launched a 10-day statewide special cleanliness drive from Nangal, calling for coordinated efforts to make the state garbage-free by eliminating all Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs).
The campaign, being held from August 29 to September 7, aims to make Punjab cleaner, greener and more beautiful through active public participation. Bains led the cleanliness drive in Nangal alongside Safai Sewaks, councillors and local residents.
Addressing the gathering, the Local Government Minister said the special campaign would further strengthen government efforts to eliminate open garbage dumping sites in cities and towns across the state.
“Punjab is the sacred land of our Gurus and saints and a land of immense spiritual power. It is our collective responsibility to keep it clean and beautiful,” Bains said.
He said MLAs, Deputy Commissioners, Municipal Corporation Commissioners, Additional Deputy Commissioners, Executive Officers, councillors, NGOs and other stakeholders would actively participate in the campaign. Officials and public representatives would remain on the ground every morning to identify and eliminate Garbage Vulnerable Points.
Bains also urged citizens to become active participants in the campaign. Residents can use the Punjab Government’s M-Seva app to upload photographs of Garbage Vulnerable Points in their areas. A unique ID will be generated for each complaint, allowing citizens to track its status and ensuring timely action for clearing the identified site.
Minister said several Garbage Vulnerable Points had already been identified across major cities and towns of Punjab. During the 10-day drive, these sites will be systematically addressed with the focus not only on removing accumulated waste but also on ensuring their permanent elimination.
Calling the initiative a people’s movement rather than merely a government campaign, Bains appealed to residents to participate in cleanliness activities in their neighbourhoods and help maintain clean surroundings.
He also stressed the need to respect the efforts of Safai Sewaks who work continuously to keep cities and towns clean.
“Our Safai Sewaks work tirelessly to keep our cities and towns clean. We must support them and ensure that their efforts are not undone by irresponsible dumping of garbage,” he said.
Bains appealed to residents to download and use the M-Seva app, report Garbage Vulnerable Points and contribute actively towards maintaining cleanliness in their localities.
He added that the campaign would be closely monitored through a dedicated framework. Special teams have been constituted at Municipal Corporations and Municipal Councils to ensure effective implementation and timely clearance of identified Garbage Vulnerable Points.
