*Punjab Government Completes Preparations for Cleanliness Fortnight: Dr. Ravjot Singh*

*Cleanliness Fortnight to be Celebrated from October 24 to November 7*

*Cabinet Minister Directs Sanitary Inspectors and Chief Sanitary Inspectors to Ensure Proper Sanitation*

*Chandigarh, October 22:* 

The Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is making continuous efforts to provide a clean environment for urban residents. In this regard, the government has completed all necessary preparations to observe "Cleanliness Fortnight" across the state.

Punjab's Local Government Minister, Dr. Ravjot Singh, announced that Cleanliness Fortnight ("Swachhta Pakhwada") will be observed from October 24 to November 7. He instructed sanitary inspectors and chief sanitary inspectors of urban local bodies to ensure proper sanitation throughout the state, emphasizing, "You are all part of our team, and we need to work together to achieve this goal."

Reaffirming Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann's commitment, the Minister stated that the aim is to make Punjab a clean and vibrant state. He urged officials to fully support the Cleanliness Fortnight initiative, noting that its success depends on their efforts. He assured that the Local Government Department, along with municipal commissioners, additional deputy commissioners, and field officers, will provide full support to ensure the campaign’s success.

The Minister stressed that public participation is essential for the success of any campaign. He encouraged the involvement of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the Cleanliness Fortnight and appealed to the public to cooperate with the government in keeping their surroundings clean during the campaign.

PMIDC CEO Deepti Uppal highlighted that the objective of the Cleanliness Fortnight is to ensure all urban areas are clean in preparation for Diwali. She briefed the sanitary inspectors and chief sanitary inspectors on the program's details.

Gurpreet Singh Khaira, Director of the Local Government Department, emphasized that sanitation efforts must be carried out with diligence and dedication.