JALANDHAR
Punjab’s Local Bodies Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh paid a surprise visit to the city this morning and reviewed its cleanliness arrangements. He was accompanied by Mayor Vineet Dhir, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal, and Municipal Corporation Commissioner Gautam Jain.
To assess the on-ground situation of cleanliness, the Cabinet Minister, along with a team of officials, visited various areas of the city including the Bus Stand, Railway Station, Garha Road, PIMS Road, and Damoria Bridge, issuing necessary instructions on the spot.
The Minister directed Municipal Corporation officials to ensure proper daily lifting of garbage. He emphasized that there should be no delay in this task. He added that in areas where garbage accumulates in large quantities, lifting must be ensured both in the morning and evening.
The Minister stated that the Punjab Government is committed to not only maintaining cleanliness in the state’s cities but also transforming their outlook. He mentioned that similar surprise visits would be carried out in other cities in the coming days to ensure a clean environment and better facilities for residents.
Appealing to the public for cooperation in keeping cities clean, he said that every citizen plays a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness. He urged people not to throw household waste on the streets but to dispose of it at designated locations. He assured that the department is always ready to help people and any cleanliness-related issue will be resolved promptly.
He also extended greetings to sanitation workers on the occasion of Labour Day and stated that the Punjab Government will ensure no shortage of facilities for them. He emphasized that labourers are a vital part of society and the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, stands firmly with them.
After the visit, the Cabinet Minister held a high-level meeting at the Municipal Corporation office in Jalandhar with the Mayor, Deputy Commissioner, Municipal Commissioner, and other officials. The meeting included detailed discussions on improving the city’s cleanliness system, and ensuring proper provision of basic facilities such as water, roads, streetlights, and more.