Agra Police Commissioner Dr Preetinder Singh joined the ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ campaign on Sunday on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti. A cleanliness drive is being observed across the country on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. A one-hour voluntary cleaning campaign was carried out at Hathi Ghat along the Yamuna River in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, under the leadership of Cabinet Minister AK Sharma. Apart from the city commissioner, district magistrate (DM) Navneet Singh Chahal, the mayor and other BJP leaders actively participated in the cleanliness drive.
Police commissioner picks garbage
Everyone started the cleanliness campaign in different groups. Many municipal employees and National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets participated in the campaign. Energy Minister AK Sharma and the Police Commissioner were seen picking up trash with their own hands. In the video, the Police Commissioner was seen collecting garbage and debris. The Police Commissioner was wearing a red T-shirt and was collecting waste, moving it to another location.
'Hathi Ghat will be developed like a park'
After the cleanliness campaign, Cabinet Minister Sharma said that the government will allocate a budget of Rs 3 crore to transform Hathi Ghat into a park-like area, ensuring the continued cleanliness achieved today. He added that in addition to enhancing the surroundings along the path to the ghat and in the vicinity of the temple, they will also work on beautifying the banks of the Yamuna River. The Cabinet Minister emphasised continuous efforts to clean the Yamuna and said that the high flood level will be addressed.
Regarding the condition of the Yamuna River, he mentioned that their efforts have been directed towards its improvement. "With the efforts of the Prime Minister, Yamuna will also be made clean and pure. We are committed to making Agra free of garbage as well. Today, we have launched a massive cleanliness campaign," he added.
'Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath' Campaign
It is worth noting that thousands of people across the country today participated in the 'Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath' Campaign on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti. It is a mega cleanliness drive to mark the celebration of Gandhi Jayanti. This initiative is a run-up to the ‘Swachhata Pakhwada- Swachhata Hi Seva’ 2023 campaign.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led this campaign. When Prime Minister Modi first assumed office in 2014, he initiated the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on October 2, the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Under this campaign, people are encouraged to keep not only their immediate surroundings clean but also contribute to environmental conservation. Every year, on Gandhi Jayanti, several programs are organized under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
