Patna: The Patna Municipal Corporation observed Swachh Bharat Diwas at Sri Krishnapuri Park on Friday, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
City residents, sanitation workers and municipal officials and staff participated in a community cleanliness drive organised to promote cleanliness and encourage citizen participation in keeping Patna clean, healthy and well-maintained.
Mayor, Officials Join Cleanliness Drive
Mayor Sita Sahu, Deputy Mayor Reshmi Kumari and Municipal Commissioner Yashpal Meena joined residents and sanitation workers in cleaning the park premises.
Their participation highlighted the message that maintaining cleanliness is a shared responsibility involving both the civic administration and citizens.
The event also called for greater public participation in keeping public spaces clean and ensuring proper waste disposal.
Cleanliness Oath Taken
Residents, public representatives, officials and municipal staff present at the programme took a cleanliness oath.
Participants pledged to maintain cleanliness in their surroundings, dispose of waste properly, keep public spaces free from litter and encourage others to adopt cleanliness practices.
The programme also emphasised making cleanliness a part of everyday life and contributing continuously towards a cleaner Patna.
Tree Plantation Promotes Environmental Conservation
A tree plantation drive was also organised alongside the cleanliness campaign to highlight the importance of environmental conservation.
The mayor, deputy mayor and municipal commissioner planted saplings along with city residents.
Citizens were encouraged to plant and care for trees and participate actively in efforts to create a greener urban environment.
