A cleanliness drive was conducted at Mohara River in Rajnandgaon under the ‘Seva Mera Yogdan’ programme of Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. Shiv Temple, Mukti Dham, river steps and the Ganesh immersion pond were cleaned.
Rajnandgaon Municipal Commissioner G.R. Markam has issued notices to two women’s self-help groups after sanitation work was reportedly stopped in four wards without prior notice. The Commissioner warned of deductions from their monthly bills, stressing that sanitation is an essential service, particularly during the monsoon season.
Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation has intensified civic action ahead of the monsoon and upcoming Ganesh festival, focusing on road repairs, drain cleaning, streetlight restoration, encroachment removal and drinking water supply. Special monitoring is also underway in waterlogging-prone areas, while measures are being taken to improve sanitation and control stray cattle.
Residents of Shivnath Colony Phase-2 and Phase-3 in Kanchan Bagh have unanimously formed the 21-member Shivnath Sadbhavna Samiti to lead initiatives focused on cleanliness, security, healthcare, environmental protection, social harmony and colony development.
Municipal Commissioner Atul Vishwakarma inspected the Rewadih SLRM Centre and sanitation facilities, directing officials to accelerate composting from wet waste, ensure proper waste segregation, and maintain cleanliness across public spaces, drains, toilets and municipal properties.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Surgi successfully concluded its Swachhata Fortnight with a series of cleanliness drives, awareness programmes and farmer-oriented activities aimed at promoting hygiene, sustainable agriculture and community participation.
The Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation has released ₹63.83 lakh as honorarium to 442 Swachhta Didis for door-to-door waste collection work during October and November 2025 under the Mission Clean City scheme, ensuring timely payment and strengthening urban sanitation services.
District Panchayat CEO Suruchi Singh participated in the Swachhata Festival organised in Tilaiwar and Tappa villages of Dongargaon block, leading an awareness rally and addressing villagers on the importance of cleanliness, waste segregation and community participation in keeping rural areas healthy.
As Rajnandgaon prepares to welcome the Vice President of India for the inauguration of a modern eye hospital on November 5, Mayor Madhusudan Yadav and Commissioner Atul Vishwakarma led an early-morning city cleanliness inspection. Special directives were issued for daily cleaning at Hat Bazaar, Udayachal, and nearby public areas to ensure a spotless environment for the high-profile visit.
Collector Jitendra Yadav carried out a surprise inspection of Rajnandgaon District Hospital, reviewed facilities, interacted with patients, and directed immediate action against absent doctors while emphasizing better hygiene and timely completion of ongoing works.
Ahead of Diwali, Speaker Dr. Raman Singh will distribute sarees to Swachhata Didis, municipal women employees, and SHG members in Rajnandgaon on October 16. The civic event, also marking his birthday, aims to honor their vital role in keeping the city clean.
Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav conducted a morning inspection of key city areas, instructing officials to intensify cleanliness efforts ahead of Diwali. He urged citizens to join the Swachhata drive and emphasized daily monitoring to ensure a clean and healthy urban environment.