The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) will be marking 'Swachhtaa Amrit Mahotsav' from September 17 to October 2 . The cleanliness week will be observed as per the guidelines of the Union Government. Cleanliness related activities have been organised in different areas across the city which calls for public participation.
The activities will be kick-started from September 17 with people forming a human chain from Upavan Lake to Yeoor village in the city. On this occasion, an innovative initiative called 'Thane Tigers' will also be started with the participation of school and college students, youth and Thanekars.
"A human chain will be formed by about 7,500 citizens on the 7.5 km distance from Upvan Lake to Yeoor village. The citizens will also collect garbage and clear their surroundings as part of Swachhta Amrit Mahotsav activity. Besides these, other activities like public awareness bike rally, distribution of various materials to cleanliness ambassadors, inauguration of Thane cleanliness league, health check-up of waste pickers, Swachh Khadi campaign, school cleaning dindi, painting competition of school students and Thane municipal employees will also be conducted," Dr. Vipin Sharma, TMC chief said.
The Urban Development Department of the Central Government has announced a national initiative 'Indian Cleanliness League' while celebrating the Amrit Mahotsav of Cleanliness. More than 1800 cities across the country are participating in it. Pursuant to this, sanitation related activities will be implemented in the fortnight from Seva Day on September 17 to Swachhta Day on October 2. There is an emphasis on people's participation and the participation of youth in sanitation work is important. For this, the tagline Youth V/s Garbage has been announced. Through this, each city is expected to form its own team and announce the captain of this team.
"The team 'Thane Tigers' representing all Thanekars has been announced. As the tiger is a symbol of ecological balance, the logo is designed with the aim of achieving the goal of Thanekar cleanliness through the passion and inclusiveness of the tiger. Every citizen of Thane should register themselves on the portal link (https://innovateindia.mygov.in/swachhyouthrally/) to show their active participation. Students of schools and colleges will participate in the program of 'Indian Swachhta League' which will be held on Saturday, September 17 at Upvan Lake area," according to Sharma.
Sharma also requested that the youth of Thane attend this occasion voluntarily and register their active participation in the national cleanliness initiative. The students of more than 700 schools in the municipal area will also be participating in a painting competition on the same topic on Thursday and Friday.
Thane Cleanliness League
Thane Municipal Corporation has organized 'Thane Swachhta League' at ward committee level on the lines of 'Indian Swachhta League'. Nine teams from nine ward committees will participate in it. These teams have been named Naupada Nayak, Manpada Mawle, Uthalsar Yoddha, Lokmanya Legends, Diva Daredevils, Mumbra Musketeers, Kalwa Knights, Wagle Warriors and Vartak Veer.
