Srinagar Municipal Corporation kick starts a series of programmes as a part of Indian Swachta League.
As a part of national programme, Indian Swachta League, a weeklong Swachta drive was kick started by Srinagar Municipal Corporation today on 17th September under the aegis of Hon’ble Mayor, Mr Junaid Azim Matoo and Worthy Commissioner, Mr Athar Aamir Khan.
The drive was launched from Sheri-i-Kashmir Park, Where walkathon was flagged off by Hon’ble Mayor, SMC in the presence of senior officials from SMC. The event was attended by a large number of volunteers, and Safaimitras from different wards. Holding placards in their hands, the participants in the walkathon raised general awareness among the people regarding the importance of cleanliness.
Hon’ble Mayor SMC, Mr. Junaid Azim Matoo administered a swachhta pledge among cleanliness warriors, asking them to work selflessly for the idea of Clean and Green Srinagar. On the occasion, the volunteers and safaimitras took a pledge that they would devote an ample part of their life in keeping the surroundings in particular the city clean.
While addressing the launch of the weeklong drive, Commissioner SMC Mr. Athar Aamir Khan asked the warriors to work for the realization of the dream project, ‘Green and Clean Srinagar’. He also appealed general public to lend their hand in making the city neat and clean. Mr. Matoo said that he wants to make Srinagar one of the cleanest City in the country.
In addition to the programme, a cleanliness drive was also organized from a famous tourist spot Cheshmashahi to Pari Mahal. Attended by the SMC volunteers, the participants carried out extensive cleanliness of world famous Cheshmashahi – Parimahal track. The drive was flagged off by the Hon’ble Mayor, SMC.
Moreover, a plog run was held from Shalimar NFR bridge to dag park Fore Shore Road. Attended by a huge number of volunteers and SMC warriors, The run was flagged off by Joint Commissioner(S) and Chief Sanitation Officer accompanied by senior officials from SMC.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Srinagar Municipal Corporation kick starts a series of programmes as a part of Indian Swachta League.
