Jaipur Cleans Up: 6000 Tonnes Waste Removed in Record Drive

Jaipur undertook a significant cleanliness initiative named the 'Safai Seva Marathon' on Saturday, resulting in the removal of approximately 6,000 tonnes of waste within a single day. This figure substantially surpasses the city's typical daily waste collection of 2,000 to 3,000 tonnes.

The special drive concentrated on areas frequently overlooked by regular sanitation services, including remote localities not usually accessed by hopper vehicles. Significant waste collection occurred at transfer stations like Bambala, which received 625 tonnes.

Hundreds of garbage depots, roads, and public spaces were meticulously cleaned. A dedicated operation at Jal Mahal involved around 30 personnel from the Indian Air Force and 30 jawans from the Rajasthan Rural Police Lines working alongside municipal sanitation workers to clear waste from the water body and its surroundings.

During the campaign, JMC Commissioner Om Kasera inspected various waste transfer stations, emphasizing the importance of proper safety equipment for sanitation workers after observing some without protective gear. He commended the workers as 'cleanliness warriors' and urged citizens to share responsibility for maintaining the city's cleanliness.

District Collector Sandesh Nayak also participated, praising the initiative and suggesting its replication in other civic bodies. The event highlighted a strong commitment to improving urban sanitation in Jaipur.