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Cleanliness Drive Launched: Make Hygiene a Daily Habit
18 Sep
Summary
- Campaign runs September 17 to October 2, promoting daily cleanliness habits.
- Focus on segregating wet and dry waste at household level.
- Enhancing waste management facilities to convert waste into resources.
A state-level campaign, 'Swachhata Hi Seva-2026,' has commenced in Mandya district, calling for public participation in making cleanliness a daily practice. The campaign, scheduled from September 17 to October 2, highlights that sanitation is a collective responsibility.
Emphasis is placed on source segregation of wet and dry waste, with household composting encouraged for wet waste and collection vehicles for dry waste. Advanced facilities are being developed to manage solid waste, plastics, and faecal matter, aiming to convert waste into resources.
The initiative also includes awareness sessions on menstrual hygiene management, promoting reusable products. Officials are training community workers to extend this information to more women at the gram panchayat level. Students shared insights on waste segregation and pollution prevention.
