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Rajasthan's Cleanliness Pledge: How the State Aims to Transform Every Village and City

The Rajasthan government is doubling down on its cleanliness mission. Chief Secretary V Srinivas has reiterated a commitment to roll out sanitation programs in every corner of the state. This follows a cleanliness pledge administered by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma during a state-level awareness drive. The initiative aims not just for cleaner spaces but also to foster a greater sense of public responsibility among citizens.

Key Points: Rajasthan Govt Commits to Cleanliness Programs in All Villages and Cities

  • Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma administered a cleanliness pledge to the entire state
  • Problem-solving camps are set to commence from December 16th
  • A meeting with all municipal bodies will ensure effective pledge implementation
  • The drive also aims to instill respect and societal responsibility in citizens
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Govt committed to implementing cleanliness programs in every village, city: Rajasthan Chief Secretary

Rajasthan Chief Secretary reaffirms the state's commitment to implementing comprehensive cleanliness programs in every village, hamlet, and city, following a pledge by the Chief Minister.

"We have committed to implementing cleanliness programs in every village, hamlet, and city. - Chief Secretary V Srinivas"

Jaipur, December 14

Rajasthan Chief Secretary V Srinivas on Sunday reiterated the state government's commitment to implementing cleanliness programs across every village, hamlet and city in Rajasthan.

On the state-level cleanliness awareness program, the top administrative official told ANI, "The Chief Minister administered a cleanliness pledge to the entire state of Rajasthan. In this pledge, we have committed to implementing cleanliness programs in every village, hamlet, and city. Problem-solving camps will commence on the 16th, and a meeting will be held with all municipal corporations, municipalities, and other local bodies to ensure the full and effective implementation of the cleanliness pledge made today."

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma participated in the state-level cleanliness awareness drive and Shramdaan program in Jaipur.

The Chief Minister highlighted that the event was not only about cleanliness but also about instilling a sense of respect, dignity and responsibility towards society among citizens.

Addressing the gathering, CM Sharma said, "Tomorrow is 15th December. On this very day tomorrow, our government took the oath, and today marks the completion of 2 years of our tenure. Over the past 2 years, our government has consistently worked across all sectors. Today, we are further strengthening that great resolve of ours for cleanliness."

Earlier on Saturday, CM Sharma and Deputy Chief Minister Premchand Bairwa attended the Amar Jawan Jyoti, a state-level ceremony in Jaipur. They emphasised the message of safe driving by unveiling the road safety campaign poster. Additionally, they administered the road safety pledge to the public.

The pledge was a commitment to drive carefully and follow the rules and measures to ensure everyone's safety on the road. People repeated after the CM, in a show of support for efforts to improve street safety.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is a positive step. A clean environment is directly linked to public health. If they can ensure proper waste segregation and disposal in every ward, it will make a huge difference. Kudos for focusing on dignity and responsibility.
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Rohit P
Actions speak louder than pledges. My city still has overflowing bins on most corners. I hope this meeting with municipal bodies actually leads to more garbage trucks and workers on the ground. We need implementation, not just speeches.
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Anjali F
Combining this with the road safety pledge is smart. Swachh Bharat should be about clean roads and safe roads. Hope the sense of responsibility they're talking about extends to how we treat our public spaces. Jai Rajasthan! 🙏
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Michael C
Visiting Rajasthan often, the cleanliness in tourist areas is usually good, but the local residential areas can be a different story. A uniform standard across villages and cities is a massive but worthy challenge. Good luck to the local bodies.
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Kavya N
The focus on 'every village and hamlet' is crucial. Often development stops at city limits. If they can improve sanitation in our gaon, it will prevent so many diseases. The pledge is a start, but we need to see the budget allocation for this.

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