Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that a special cleanliness drive will be conducted in all urban local bodies across the state for two weeks starting May 1, 2026. Apart from this campaign, ward committee members will play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness throughout the year.
He said that all members must understand their responsibility and work towards achieving the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Swachh Bharat Mission.” Wards performing exceptionally well in cleanliness will be ranked and rewarded with incentives.
The Chief Minister was interacting with members of newly formed ward committees of urban local bodies through video conferencing from Chandigarh.
Congratulating the members, Nayab Singh Saini said that an effective sanitation system is only possible with public participation. He emphasized that unless every individual takes personal responsibility for cleanliness, the mission cannot be accomplished. He urged committee members to coordinate with waste collection contractors in their respective areas and ensure proper route planning so that garbage collection vehicles reach every household on time.
He also encouraged members to provide suggestions for improving the cleanliness campaign, stating that good suggestions would be considered and implemented. Describing ward committee members as a bridge between the public and the government, the Chief Minister said that if any official fails to address complaints related to waste collection, a helpline number will be provided at the state headquarters to resolve such issues.
Nayab Singh Saini urged members to spread awareness about cleanliness among citizens. He advised them to educate and gently discourage people from littering at undesignated places, noting that gradual behavioral change would lead to greater public participation. He also suggested organizing street plays and other cultural activities to promote awareness.
Calling upon members to fulfil the pledge of “Mera Ward, Swachh Ward,” he said that officials have been directed to resolve their complaints on a priority basis. He also appealed to them to help maintain peace, harmony, and brotherhood among all communities in their respective areas. Additionally, he urged members to bring to the notice of the administration and the government any shortcomings in basic amenities such as public parks, street lights, stadiums, and government hospitals, along with cleanliness issues. He also encouraged them to assist eligible citizens in availing the benefits of government schemes.
On this occasion, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Arun Kumar Gupta, Commissioner and Secretary of the Urban Local Bodies Department, Ashok Kumar Meena, Deputy Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Yashpal, Mission Director of Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), Shashwat Sangwan and other senior officials were present.
