Govt. agencies must coordinate to get rid of city’s garbage: CM

The Hindu Bureau

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday emphasised that full coordination among all government agencies is needed to achieve a garbage-free Capital as she took part in an ongoing month-long cleanliness drive in the Timarpur area of north Delhi.

The ‘Dilli Ko Kude Se Azaadi’ campaign seeks to mobilise citizens across the Capital to take collective responsibility for their surroundings and improve urban sanitation. Ms. Gupta also announced the launch of the upcoming ‘Swachhata Challenge’ aimed at deepening community engagement and inspiring public participation through the involvement of prominent personalities and celebrities.

“The initiative will symbolically begin with the nomination of 78 citizens to mark the 78th year of India’s independence. Each nominee will further nominate five more individuals, creating a multiplying network of cleanliness champions,” she said. Celebrities will also be enlisted to boost the campaign’s visibility and motivate people, especially the youth. “The spirit of public participation lies at the heart of our mission,” Ms. Gupta said.