Sachin Malik Lucknow: Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma Participated in a Programme organized at Raghuvar Marriage Hall in the Indira Priyadarshini Ward on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti and the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. On the occasion, he Paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and Paid his Respects.
Minister Sharma Said that Mahatma Gandhi was a Strong advocate of Cleanliness and considered it the foundation of a healthy and Strong society. For a long time after Gandhi, Cleanliness did not become an adequate Part of Public Consciousness. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi transformed Cleanliness into a mass movement and a matter of Public awareness, thereby taking forward Mahatma Gandhi dream of a Clean India.
Minister A.K. Sharma said that sanitation workers across the country are working to realize the Cleanliness vision of Mahatma Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sharing an anecdote related to the Selection of the logo for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, he said that Mahatma Gandhi spectacles were Chosen as the logo and Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote the words ‘Swachh Bharat’ with his Pen in the two lenses of the Spectacles, conveying the message of taking the Cleanliness mission to every section of society. He said that the logo has now become a major symbol of the country commitment to Cleanliness.
Minister Sharma said that the hard work and dedication of sanitation workers have contributed to Lucknow securing third Position in the country in the Swachh Survekshan and first Position in the field of air Cleanliness. He said that this achievement does not belong to the Municipal Corporation or any single department alone, but is the result of the collective efforts of sanitation workers, officials, Public representatives and the citizens of Lucknow. Appreciating the services of sanitation workers, he directed officials to ensure that Eligible sanitation workers receive the benefits of various welfare Schemes of the Central and State Governments as Per their Eligibility.
On the occasion, Minister A.K. Sharma interacted with sanitation workers and enquired about their work and Problems. He honoured sanitation workers by Presenting them with toolkits and certificates of appreciation. He also administered an oath of Cleanliness to those Present and called upon them to actively Participate in building a Clean and healthy Lucknow.
Mayor Sushma Kharakwal also Paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. She said that the lives of both Great leaders are inspirational for the country and Society. Mahatma Gandhi Gave the message of Cleanliness, truth and service, While Lal Bahadur Shastri established high ideals of Simplicity, honesty and service to the nation. She said that only by incorporating the thoughts and ideals of these Great Personalities into our lives and work can we build a better Society.
Thereafter, Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma reached the Park at Munshi Pulia and Paid floral tribute to the Statue of Kargil martyr Captain Mukesh Srivastava. Under the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ Programme, he Participated in a Cleanliness drive and also Planted saplings, Giving the message of environmental conservation. Minister Sharma said that Cleanliness and environmental Protection are Closely interconnected. Every citizen must fulfil their responsibility to ensure Clean cities and a healthy Environment.
Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Kumar, Additional Municipal Commissioner, former councillor Ram Kumar Verma, sitting councillor Kalpana Verma, other Public representatives, local residents and a large number of sanitation workers were Present at the Programme.
