Khattar announces massive cleanliness drive in Haryana

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has directed officials to carry out a massive cleanliness drive in the state before the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Special focus of the drive would be 'mahagrams' or villages having population above 10,000, an official statement issued here said.

Two lakh school students would be participating in the massive cleanliness drive to be carried out across the state.

The cleanliness drive in the 'mahagrams' would be carried out by the Development and Panchayats Department, the statement said.

While laying special emphasis on the general cleanliness, the chief minister said the streets in villages and towns should be cleaned on daily basis.

He said special campaign should be organised in the state for the cleanliness of hospitals, schools and other institutions in which active participation of schools, NGOs, NCC and other voluntary organisations should also be ensured.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched 'Swachhata Hi Seva Movement' from September 15 to mark the commencement of celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary on October 2, which will run for next two years," Khattar said.