SHILLONG, OCT 2: The first anniversary of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was observed on Friday at Police Bazaar with Meghalaya governor V Shanmuganathan as chief guest organised by East Khasi Hills District Deputy Commissioner office.
A cleaning drive was part of the anniversary celebration during the Gandhi Jayanti day.
Shanmuganathan said that Gandhiji had a vision of making India the cleanest country. “We should bring about a practical shape to his visions and make it into reality; let us all come out and clean Shillong, let us clean Meghalaya and let’s make Meghalaya the cleanest State in the country”, he added.
Meghalaya home minister Roshan Warjri in her address said that everyone should imbibe the spirit of non-violence and take on the initiative of spreading the message of peace and unity to the fellow citizens. “Cleaning should not only be done on certain occasions but it has to be done every day as part of daily exercise” she added.
Meghalaya chief secretary PBO Warjri said that one must not always expect sweepers to do the job, we as citizens should also take up the initiative of keeping our surroundings clean; that’s the purpose of the Clean Campaign, he added.
Headman, Police Bazaar, SL Singhania and Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills District PS Dkhar also spoke on the occasion. Additional chief secretary KS Kropha, Principal Secretary to the Governor of Meghalaya MS Rao and Principal Secretary RV Suchiang were among others present during the programme.
During the programme, the chief guest and other dignitaries placed the garland on the photo of Mahatma Gandhi followed by a floral tribute to the Father of the Nation. Later on the Governor administered the Swachhta pledge and gave away the citations and cash awards to the cleanest localities of city . Then he along with other dignitaries started the cleaning drive around the Police Bazaar area..- By Our Reporter
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