Extensive cleanliness campaign conducted at Mohara Shivnath riverbank and Punni Mela ground with active citizen participation
Published on: November 05, 2025
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
Under the ongoing Silver Jubilee Festival and Special Cleanliness Fortnight 2025, the Municipal Corporation is organizing a series of cleanliness and awareness activities under the guidance of Mayor Shri Madhusudan Yadav and Municipal Commissioner Shri Atul Vishwakarma. In this sequence, a major sanitation drive was undertaken at the Mohara Shivnath riverbank and the Punni Mela venue prior to the commencement of the annual fair.
The campaign witnessed the participation of the Municipal Health Department along with enthusiastic residents of Mohara. Volunteers cleaned the mela ground and surrounding temple premises, sweeping and collecting waste materials from the area. Overgrown bushes were removed and plastic waste was collected for proper disposal. Additionally, the river ghats and adjoining banks were thoroughly cleaned to ensure a neat and hygienic environment ahead of the event. The initiative saw active involvement of Mohara Ward Councillor Shri Alok Shroti along with local residents.
Residents expressed that the identity of Mohara is closely linked to the historic Punni Mela, traditionally held on Kartik Purnima and now extended to three days. They appreciated the Municipal Corporation for conducting the cleanliness drive before the fair and expressed satisfaction in being part of the effort. They also pledged to maintain cleanliness throughout the mela duration.
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Mayor Shri Yadav and Commissioner Shri Vishwakarma stated that as per government directives, campaigns for waste segregation and public awareness on sanitation are being conducted under the Special Cleanliness Fortnight 2025. The core objective is to connect citizens with the mission of cleanliness, ensuring a healthy and clean environment across the city. They emphasized that public participation is essential for the success of any cleanliness drive. They appealed to citizens to avoid the use of single-use plastics, disposable items, and water pouches, and to contribute to environmental conservation along with city cleanliness.
