Pune Municipal Corporation Unveils 'Swacchata Parv Puraskar' Cleanliness Drive
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has officially launched a comprehensive cleanliness competition titled 'Swacchata Parv Puraskar' on Wednesday. This initiative targets a wide range of participants, including ward offices, sanitary workers, housing societies, schools, colleges, hotels, and various commercial establishments across the city.
Focus on Daily Garbage Management and Community Cleanliness
The primary objective of this competition is to strengthen daily garbage management systems in Pune, with a particular emphasis on achieving visible cleanliness in open spaces and residential areas. Additionally, the program aims to maintain high standards of hygiene at community toilets, addressing a critical aspect of urban sanitation.
The details of the competition were formally announced at a special function attended by key civic leaders. The event saw the presence of city mayor Manjusha Nagpure, deputy mayor Parashuram Wadekar, civic chief Naval Kishore Ram, and numerous representatives from housing societies and commercial establishments.
Competition Timeline and Citizen Participation
Scheduled to run from March 1 until the end of September, the competition is designed to foster active citizen involvement in waste management. Additional municipal commissioner Pavneet Kaur highlighted that the civic administration is keen on boosting public participation through this initiative. The competition features multiple categories to encourage citizens to contribute to overall cleanliness improvements.
During the scrutiny phase, participants will be evaluated based on nine specific indicators, ensuring a thorough assessment of cleanliness efforts across different sectors.
Key Statements from Civic Leaders
In her address, mayor Manjusha Nagpure urged the administration to take strict action against the use of banned plastics. She also called on stakeholders to enhance the processing of wet waste at the source, particularly within housing societies and commercial establishments, to reduce landfill burden.
Leader of the house in PMC, Ganesh Bidkar, emphasized that cleanliness is a collective responsibility. He stated, 'Pune is a leader in education, IT, and the automobile sector. It should also rank first in cleanliness and daily waste handling. Achieving this top position requires everyone to work together.'
This competition represents a significant step by the PMC to engage the community in sustainable waste management practices, aiming to elevate Pune's cleanliness standards on a national scale.
