Navi Mumbai :- In a remarkable display of community spirit, more than 10,300 enthusiastic citizens, both youth and adults, came together to participate in the Indian Cleanliness League’s “Swachhata Hi Seva” campaign, which kicked off on September 17th nationwide. Under the umbrella of the “Indian Cleanliness League 2,” various events have been organized across the city, with guidance from Commissioner Rajesh Narvekar, to showcase NMMC’s ongoing commitment to cleanliness initiatives.
On September 17th, Navi Mumbai witnessed an extraordinary event where over 114,000 citizens, spanning eight divisions, gathered to take a collective pledge for cleanliness. This grand event not only raised awareness about cleanliness but also fostered a sense of unity and shared responsibility.
One of the highlights of this cleanliness campaign was the Raabale-Kharfuti Cleanliness Initiative along the coastline, which witnessed the active participation of more than 10,300 citizens, including a significant number of young volunteers. The campaign focused on cleaning various locations: 1,700 at Delhi Public School near the coast, 2,500 along the Talav Sagar coast, 1,900 near T.S. Chanakya, 3,000 at Shivmandir (Dolav) location, and 1,200 at Sarasole Jetty. The enthusiastic participation of both men and women made this coastal cleanliness effort truly exceptional.
Several educational institutions and organizations joined hands for this coastal cleanliness drive, including Terana Engineering College Nerul, Saraswati College CBD Belapur, Vidya Prasarak College CBD Belapur, D.Y. Patil College Belapur, N.R.A.C Complex Officials, Suryoday Bank Employees Belapur, S.V. Patel College Seawoods, S.S. High School Seawoods, Gyan Deep Seva Mandal Vidyalaya Karave, SIES College Nerul, T.S. Chanakya (IMU) University Karave, Stirling College of Pharmacy Nerul, Tilak College Nerul, S.K. College Nerul, Ayashef Social Organization, Divine Foundation, Police Academy Nerul, Sagarima Stage, Mangruvaj Soldier Group, Indira Gandhi College Ghansoli, Tilak College Ghansoli, Chhabi Foundation, Jayashree Foundation, as well as students and teachers from schools and colleges.
Emphasizing the significance of coastal cleanliness, this campaign aimed to highlight the importance of keeping the waterfront clean and preserving the marine ecosystem. Various organizations and representatives, along with enthusiastic citizens, actively took part in this cleanliness drive.
This year, “Indian Cleanliness League 2” introduced the motto “YouthVsGarbage,” symbolizing the active involvement of students and young volunteers in the fight against waste. Commissioner Rajesh Narvekar and Additional Commissioner Sujata Dhole, along with Dr. Babasaheb Rajale, the Nodal Officer for Swachh Bharat Mission, personally visited the campaign locations to boost the enthusiasm of the participating students, youth, and citizens. Cleanliness pledges were taken across all locations to officially launch this campaign.
Navi Mumbai is widely recognized as a clean city, thanks to the constant dedication of its citizens. The active participation of cleanliness enthusiasts in every cleanliness event showcases their commitment. The “Indian Cleanliness League 2” is a testament to the determination of the youth and citizens to fight against garbage.
Renowned singer-composer and Brand Ambassador of Swachh Navi Mumbai Mission, Padma Shri Shankar Mahadevan, led the “Navi Mumbai Eco Nights” group, which actively participated in “Indian Cleanliness League 2.” The sight of 114,000 citizens taking a cleanliness pledge was truly inspiring. The Raabale-Kharfuti Cleanliness Campaign played a vital role in this mega event.
In conclusion, Navi Mumbai continues to set an example as a clean and responsible city, with its citizens actively participating in various cleanliness initiatives. The “Indian Cleanliness League 2” has successfully galvanized the youth and citizens to take a stand against garbage and make a lasting impact on the city’s cleanliness.
