Jharkhand Celebrates Foundation Day with Run for Cleanliness Initiative

Ranchi, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : Jharkhand marked its 26th Foundation Day and the 151st birth anniversary of Birsa Munda on November 15 with a state-wide initiative called ‘Run for Cleanliness.’ The event kicked off in the capital, Ranchi, at Bapu Vatika and concluded at Albert Ekka Chowk. Participants included ministers, local representatives, athletes, students, and numerous residents.

After the run, participants took to the streets with brooms to promote cleanliness. Ministers Radhakrishna Kishor and Yogendra Prasad, along with Rajya Sabha member Mahua Maji and MLA C.P. Singh, flagged off the event. Minister Prasad emphasized that cleanliness is not just a campaign but a collective responsibility that should become part of daily life to build a clean and healthy Jharkhand.

At the event’s conclusion, prizes were awarded to the top three finishers. Mahua Maji noted that such government-organized activities would spread the message of cleanliness among the youth. She highlighted that young participants would also engage in cleaning local ponds, fostering awareness across the state.

Similar events were held in other districts. In Jamshedpur, a run took place from Maharana Pratap Chowk to Suvarnarekha Ghat, featuring local legislators and officials. MLA Saryu Rai stated that the cleanliness campaign should evolve into a people’s movement, stressing that maintaining clean rivers, ghats, and public spaces is a civic duty.

In Dhanbad, a run was organized from Randhir Verma Chowk to Bekarband, followed by a special cleanliness drive at the Chhath ghats. Administrative officials and school children participated in this effort. Additional runs and cleanliness initiatives were also conducted in Hazaribagh, Deoghar, Koderma, and Latehar, among other districts.