MCG launches 2-day cleanliness drive in city

Gurgaon: MCG on Thursday carried out a cleanliness drive in four wards of the city ahead of World Environment Day. The activity is a part of a two-day special campaign across all four zones — ward-10 of zone-1, ward-32 of zone-2, ward-4 of zone-3 and ward-22 of zone-4 — launched by the civic body following the directions of the urban local bodies department.

Citizens were also made aware of the importance of segregating waste at the source level. People were advised to divide waste into four separate categories — wet, dry, domestic hazardous and sanitary waste — and contribute to making the city clean.

MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya said, “The objective is not only to make the city clean, but also to make citizens aware of environmental protection.”

Councillors, ward committee members, RWA representatives and residents took part, conveying the message of strengthening the sanitation system and making citizens aware of cleanliness. Garbage was removed from roads, lanes, public places, vacant plots, garbage vulnerable points (GVPs) and other sensitive areas. Steps were taken for bush cutting, debris disposal and improvement of the sanitation system. Officials and public representatives appealed to citizens to cooperate in maintaining cleanliness not only in their homes but also in surrounding areas. People were given the message not to litter, keep public places clean and motivate others towards cleanliness as well.