Ambala admn launches drive to make district plastic-free
The district administration has launched the ‘Swachh Ambala’ campaign to make Ambala free from plastic waste and improve sanitation. The campaign will run from October 26 to November 15, targeting both rural and urban areas to enhance cleanliness.
Under the initiative, gram panchayats that collect the most plastic waste at the block level will receive a Rs 1 lakh development grant. Additionally, the gram panchayat with the highest per capita waste collection at the block level will also be awarded Rs 1 lakh.
Deputy Commissioner Parth Gupta held a meeting with sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs) and officials from the Municipal Corporation Ambala, Municipal Council Sadar, and municipal committees, gathering feedback on the district’s sanitation conditions. Following the meeting, the administration decided to launch the campaign.
DC Parth Gupta stated, “The SDMs will lead the campaign in their respective areas and regularly assess its progress. This campaign will focus not only on routine cleanliness but also on making rural and urban areas plastic-free. All community leaders and residents will collaborate to ensure the campaign's success.”
A special ‘Swachhta Abhiyan’ will be organised in each municipal ward, with sanitary inspectors honoured for significant plastic waste collection and clean maintenance of dumping sites. Ward-wise competitions and cleanliness assessments will continue through November 15. Youth involvement will also be prioritised, with schools across the district hosting competitions for plastic collection.
Students who collect the most plastic waste will be recognised and rewarded. Those leading in collection at the block and district levels will be awarded digital watches, Gupta added.
