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PM Lauds Lucknow Volunteers' Decade-Long Crusade to Clean Gomti River
27 Jul
Summary
- Lucknow team has cleaned Gomti River every Sunday for 10 years
- Team led by corporator Ranjit Singh, with 60 volunteers
- Removed 5 quintals of waste in latest weekly clean-up
For the past decade, a team of dedicated volunteers in Lucknow has been working tirelessly to clean the Gomti River every Sunday. Led by Ranjit Singh, the corporator of Mankameshwar Ward, the team, known as the 'Swachh Paryavaran Andolan Sena,' has been conducting this weekly cleanliness drive without fail.
Recently, during his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio program, Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the team's efforts, praising their consistent and selfless work. The Prime Minister noted that for the past 10 years, the team has been engaged in the clean-up activity, removing waste from the riverbed.
On the 375th consecutive week of the campaign, around 60 volunteers participated in the clean-up, removing approximately 5 quintals of waste from the Jhulelal Ghat area of the Gomti River. The team's commitment to the cause has been unwavering, as they continue their efforts irrespective of weather conditions.
Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharakwal also appreciated the team's consistent efforts, highlighting that they have remained active not only during special occasions but have been working tirelessly for years without any NGO association. The Prime Minister's recognition has boosted the team's morale, inspiring them to continue their service to the river and the city.
