The revenue department today launched a cleanliness drive in Balmiki Colony of south district in the national capital under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Officials said that 50 dustbins have been provided in collaboration with Aurbindo Market Association to various residential areas through RWAs, Markets, DM and SDM offices and other places.
According to the department, 35 dustbins are yet to be distributed as per the legitimacy of demand in the area by October 13.
District Magistrate (South) Niharika Rai said that to ensure proper use and regular cleaning of these dustbins, South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) is being requested to maintain cleanliness and to collect and dispose off garbage on regular basis from these bins.
"A cleanliness drive was conducted in Balmiki Colony, Begumpur, in which public was sensitised to maintain cleanliness in the area," Rai said.
Rai also said that cleanliness drive was conducted by the RWA K block Sangam Vihar today.
