Sachin Malik Lucknow: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh State Agricultural Produce Market Council has taken an initiative to Strengthen Cleanliness arrangements in agricultural markets across the State and Provide farmers with Clean and improved facilities. Council Director Jitendra Pratap Singh has directed the implementation of the ‘Swachh Mandi–Shubh Mandi Abhiyan 2026’. The State Agricultural Produce Market Council has instructed all market Yards and Sub-market Yards across Uttar Pradesh to conduct an Extensive special Cleanliness drive In October 2026.
Under this campaign, special attention will be Given to Cleaning accumulated Garbage, blocked drains, waterlogged areas, toilets, auction Platforms, Shops and farmers’ rest houses within market Premises.
Cleanliness Drive to Be Conducted on a War Footing Across All Markets
During the campaign, the contractual sanitation agencies engaged by market committees have been directed to deploy all their sanitation workers and carry out Cleaning operations on a war footing. Cleaning of every section of the market Premises will be ensured So that no area remains Neglected.
Special attention will be Given to the removal of long-accumulated waste, Garbage trapped in drains and areas Prone to waterlogging. Such locations will be identified and Cleaned Systematically.
Special emphasis will also be Placed on Cleaning the entry and exit Gates of market Premises. Garbage accumulated between the roads and the boundary walls of market Premises will be removed. Directions have also been issued to Clean Signboards and apply Whitewash or red ochre to the lower Portions of tree Trunks.
The objective of the campaign is not only to maintain Cleanliness in agricultural markets but also to Provide a better environment for farmers, traders and other Visitors.
Special Emphasis on Traffic Management in View of Paddy Arrivals
Considering the increased arrivals of Paddy and other agricultural Produce during October, as well as the upcoming festivals, special emphasis has been Placed on maintaining Smooth traffic and transportation arrangements within market Premises.
Depending on the available space, designated Parking areas may be identified for empty vehicles to Prevent unnecessary Parking from disrupting traffic and to ensure Smooth movement within the Markets.
In major Paddy-arrival markets, the concerned Divisional Deputy Directors have been instructed to assess traffic conditions and ensure the necessary security arrangements. If required, additional security Personnel will be deployed either through their own arrangements or in coordination with the district administration.
In the event of negligence in traffic management or any adverse Situation, responsibility will be fixed on the concerned Divisional Deputy Director and the Secretary of the Market Committee and action will be taken in accordance with the applicable Rules.
Special Cleaning of Auction Platforms, Shops and Drains
Under this campaign, instructions have been issued to remove accumulated Garbage from drains around auction Platforms and Clean the Platforms and their associated Structures.
Shops, buildings and Cobwebs on GI Sheets within market Premises will also be Cleaned. Particular attention will be Given to removing dirt, Garbage and overgrown bushes commonly found behind Shops.
In damp areas, lime Powder or Gammaxine will be sprayed, as directed, after the removal of Garbage. The objective is to maintain Cleanliness throughout the Premises and Prevent Problems arising from unhygienic Conditions.
Arrangements will also be made to ensure that 100 Percent of the Garbage Generated daily is collected and transported to designated Garbage Collection or dumping Sites.
Facilities at Toilets and Farmers’ Rest Houses to Receive Special Attention
Instructions have been issued to ensure the Cleanliness of toilets, washrooms and urinals, along with Proper water supply and drainage Facilities.
Areas Prone to waterlogging around toilets will receive special attention and lime will be sprinkled there regularly. Cleanliness and necessary improvements in office buildings and farmers’ rest houses will also be Prioritised.
Farmers’ rest houses will be equipped with the facilities required by farmers. Information about farmer welfare Schemes and other Essential notices will be Prominently Displayed.
In addition, Cleanliness around lighting fixtures within market Premises will be ensured and the lower Portions of Electric Poles will also be Painted.
Construction Activities Must Not Affect Cleanliness
Locations Where new civil, Electrical or repair works are underway within market Premises will be identified Separately. Arrangements will be made to install Protective mesh or tarpaulins around construction sites to Prevent dust and debris from affecting Cleanliness.
Instructions have also been issued to remove unused materials and construction debris left behind after the completion of work. The responsibility for these activities has been assigned to the concerned Deputy Directors (Construction/Electromechanical).
Suitable locations will be designated for collecting daily waste Generated within market Premises. Green and blue dustbins will be installed Wherever necessary to ensure Systematic Collection and disposal of Waste.
Emphasis has also been Placed on Permanently covering open drains and ensuring an effective drainage system throughout the market Premises.
Funds Can Be Sought from Headquarters for Necessary Repairs
Where minor repairs or maintenance work is required to improve Cleanliness at market Yards and Sub-market Yards, the concerned Deputy Director (Administration/Marketing) of the division may request funds from the Market Council headquarters based on the actual Requirements.
This arrangement will help ensure that Essential works related to Cleanliness are completed on Time.
Through the ‘Swachh Mandi–Shubh Mandi Abhiyan 2026’, the Director has Emphasised regular Cleaning of agricultural markets across Uttar Pradesh, Proper waste disposal, resolution of waterlogging Problems, improved traffic management and the Provision of a convenient Environment for Farmers.
In accordance with the directions issued by the Director of the State Agricultural Produce Market Council, all concerned officials and market committees will be required to implement the campaign Effectively. They must also work towards ensuring that Cleanliness is not limited to the duration of the campaign but is maintained throughout the Year.
