Amritsar Civic body launches campaign to remove waste along roadsides

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Amritsar, July 23

A litter picking campaign was launched by the Amritsar Municipal Corporation (MC) in all zones of the city. Sanitation teams led by Medical Officers Dr Kiran Kumar and Dr Yogesh Arora started the campaign by picking dry and plastic waste lying on roads. Some volunteers from local NGOs also participated in the campaign.

MC Commissioner Harpreet Singh said, “All efforts are being made by the civic body to keep the city neat and clean. A plan has been prepared for cleaning main roads in all zones of the city by the sanitation staff. They will pick dry and plastic waste lying on road sides. This campaign would be held on July 23 and 24.”

MC Commissioner said today the drive was launched in the north zone from Professor Colony. Waste was removed from Sadda Pind on bypass in the west zone. In the East zone, dive was initiated from Tahli Wali Park and bus stand. In the South zone, volunteers collected garbage at Sant Nagar, Akhara Kallu and in the area adjoining Bhagtanwala.

On July 24, the drive would start in the north zone from Goal Bagh and in the west zone from Bharti Office Chowk to Ram Tirath Road. In the east zone, MC workers would collect garbage in Goldi Wali Park. In the centre zone, the drive would be conducted from Subash Park to Hall Gate.

Hundreds of MC employees, along with members from local NGOs, including Ekjot Langar Sewa Society, Mission Agaaz and Humanity Forever, participated in the drive.

The MC Commissioner said the main purpose to launch the campaign was to give a message to the public to avoid dumping dry and plastic waste on roadsides. The waste should be thrown in dustbins lying on footpaths. He said the MC was committed to provide civic amenities to residents. He said cleanliness could be maintained in the city clean only with residents cooperation.