Former Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Leads Cleanliness Drive in Sambalpur
Dharmendra Pradhan spearheaded a cleanliness campaign in Sambalpur, engaging over 100,000 volunteers to promote sanitation and environmental awareness.
Sambalpur, October 10 (Daily Kiran) : In Sambalpur, Odisha, former Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched a significant cleanliness initiative under the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ as part of the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva 2026’ campaign. Pradhan actively participated in the drive, wielding a broom himself as he joined the cleanup effort from Lakshmi Talkies Square to Gol Bazaar. Senior officials from the district administration also took part enthusiastically.
The cleanliness campaign commenced at 6:30 AM and was held at 500 locations across the Sambalpur district, including areas under the Sambalpur Municipal Corporation. Approximately 100,000 individuals participated in this initiative, which aims to transform cleanliness into a public movement and encourage community involvement in maintaining a clean environment.
Pradhan, along with the district collector, DIG, police superintendent, and commissioner of the Sambalpur Municipal Corporation, as well as members of various NGOs, contributed to the campaign. He emphasized the importance of cleanliness, stating, “Cleanliness is service. This is a crucial campaign. Today, over 100,000 volunteers and sanitation workers are engaged in cleaning efforts across more than 500 urban areas in Sambalpur district. This reflects our commitment to cleanliness and disciplined living.”
He also highlighted the prevalent use of single-use plastics in Sambalpur, warning of its detrimental impact on the environment. “Whenever we harm the environment, we are essentially damaging human society and our properties,” Pradhan remarked. He urged residents to keep their homes clean, noting that this will naturally extend to the surrounding areas.
