Swachh Bharat Abhiyan's 10th anniversary celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik, along with Chief Minister Pema Khandu commemorated the 10th anniversary of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, at Itanagar's Golden Jubilee Banquet Hall. A tribute to Mahatma Gandhi was also paid by observing Gandhi Jayanti with a message for cleanliness. 
 

The Arunachal governor greeted the people on the occasion and expressed his hope that it will continue to inspire everyone to carry forward Gandhi Ji’s message of cleanliness. 
 

He also stated that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, transformed the day into a Jan Andolan (People’s Movement) through his foresightedness and the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
 

The Governor, while commending the people for their participation in cleanliness drives held throughout Arunachal Pradesh said that the endeavour of all people of the state is a befitting tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. 
 

He said that the Safai Abhiyan will facilitate a healthy environment and robust mind, contributing to Viksit Bharat.
 

CM Khandu emphasised that a clean environment will ensure positive vibes and minds, which will positively impact the individual and society, stressing that cleaning should be a routine affair, which is always there in our culture and traditions.
 

The Governor said that Arunachal Pradesh, which is bestowed with enormous tourism potential, is striving to become a tourist state. "Therefore, the people, particularly the officials, community leaders and youth of the state must contribute towards preserving the pristine environment, its flora and fauna. They must take preventive measures, with a ‘Nation First’ spirit to conserve it for posterity," he said.   
 

The Governor conferred ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ awards to the selected departments, NGOs, SHGs and volunteers who made contributions towards cleanliness. The ‘Swachhata Ki Bhaagidari’ Award was awarded to Pasighat Municipal Council and District Urban Development Agency (DUDA), Tezu. The ‘Swachhata Lakshit Ekayi-Cleanliness Target Unit (CTU) Transformation’ Award was awarded to the District Urban Development Agency, Ziro and the District Urban Development Agency, Longding. The ‘Swachh Food Street’ Award was awarded to the District Urban Development Agency, Tezu and the District Urban Development Agency, Anini. The ‘Waste to Art’ Award was awarded to the Deputy Commissioner, Lohit District and District Urban Development Agency, Bomdila. The ‘SafaiMitra Suraksha Shivir’ Award was awarded to the District Urban Development Agency, Longding and the ‘Public Advocacy for SHS 2024’ Award was awarded to the District Urban Development Agency, Palin.
 

The chief minister conferred the ‘Partners for SHS 2024’ Award to NSS Unit of Government College, Bomdila and Uzwal Ziro Charit Mission, Lower Subansiri District. The award for the best performing PRIs, industry groups, corporate, spiritual organisations, residential welfare Associations and individuals was awarded to Sunita Mukhao, GPC, Wanghoo Panchayat, West Kameng, Bomdila, Shri Genya Ori, ZPM cum Ambassador, Aalo, West Siang, Kojum Techi, Volunteer, Lemmi, Pakke Kesang and Photai Wangsu, Youtube Vlogger cum Ambassador, Longding. The award for the best performing NGO and Self Help Group for their contribution in clean & green activities including river cleaning was awarded to North East Waste Collective, West Kameng and Youth Mission for Clean River (YMCR), Itanagar.
 

State Chief Minister  Pema Khandu, Chief Secretary Manish Kumar Gupta, and Commissioner Urban Affairs, Vivek Pandey also spoke on the occasion.
 

Senior officers of the state government, district officers, NGOs, NSS volunteers and students from various schools of Itanagar participated in the programme.
 

Earlier, the Governor, accompanied by CM Khandu paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Udyan, Niti Vihar, Itanagar. The students of Donyi Polo Mission School for Hearing and Visually Impaired, Chimpu presented Mahatma Gandhi's favourite bhajan, 'Vaishnav Jan to' on the occasion. 
 

Speaking exclusively to India Today NE, H. P. Vivek, Deputy Commissioner of Lower Subansiri District who also bagged the award for Swachhata Lakshit Ekayi-Cleanliness Target Unit (CTU) Transformation’ Award cited the commendable work by the urban development authority. 
 

He said that the district clinched the award for cleanliness of dark spots and critical target units.