Mayor Neeta Thakre Announces Year-Long Environmental Campaign; Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to Inaugurate on June 5
Nagpur, June 3: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has announced an ambitious campaign to plant 5 lakh saplings across the city over the next year through active public participation, Mayor Neeta Thakre informed on Wednesday. The mega initiative will be inaugurated by Nitin Gadkari on June 5, World Environment Day, at Suyog Nagar Garden at 10 a.m.
Addressing a press conference, the Mayor said that NMC will also undertake a citywide Environment Conservation Fortnight Campaign from June 5 to June 21, focusing on cleanliness drives at lakes, rivers, drains, gardens, religious places, markets, transport hubs, tourist attractions and heritage sites.
The campaign is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s environmental initiatives, including the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” movement. While the campaign officially begins on June 5, tree plantation activities will continue throughout the year.
Saplings will be planted in gardens, along river and lake banks, in the city’s outskirts, and across all municipal wards in consultation with corporators.
Preparatory work, including digging pits and soil treatment, has already begun. With support from NMC’s Garden Department and the Social Forestry Department, 5 lakh saplings will be planted during the monsoon season. Officials, employees, corporators, senior citizens, police mitras, mohalla committees and NGOs will be involved to ensure the survival and maintenance of the trees.
Highlighting the need for the initiative, Mayor Thakre said the campaign is essential in view of Nagpur’s rising temperatures and growing environmental concerns.
Alongside tree plantation, NMC will organize special cleanliness drives across the city and collect electronic waste through dedicated campaigns.
Citizens will also be encouraged to participate through awareness activities and incentive-based initiatives.
Fortnight Schedule
June 5 – Tree Plantation Drive
June 6 – Lake Cleaning
June 7 – Cycle Rally
June 8 – Garden Cleaning
June 9 – Playground Cleaning
June 10 – Religious Places Cleaning
June 11 – Markets, Commercial Areas and Malls Cleaning
June 12 – Ghats Cleaning
June 13 – Parking Areas Cleaning
June 14 – E-Waste Collection Drive
June 15 – Hospital Cleaning
June 16 – Residential Areas and Societies Cleaning
June 17 – Heritage and Tourist Places Cleaning
June 18 – Slum Area Cleaning
June 19 – BWG Workshops, Painting Competitions and Beautification Activities
June 20 – Yoga Centre Cleaning, Painting Competitions and Beautification Activities
June 21 – International Yoga Day Celebration and Felicitation of Participants
Special Drive Against Water Hyacinth
The Mayor said NMC has intensified efforts to remove water hyacinth from city lakes. New machinery is being deployed to remove approximately 150 to 200 tonnes of hyacinth daily, with the objective of eliminating the invasive weed in the coming weeks.
Anti-Encroachment Drive to Continue
Mayor Thakre clarified that the ongoing Mission 100 Days anti-encroachment campaign will continue without interruption. Strict measures are being implemented to prevent re-encroachments and ensure that footpaths remain accessible for pedestrians.
Citizens Invited for Cycle Marathon
As part of the environmental awareness campaign, NMC will organize a Cycle Marathon on June 7 at 6:30 a.m. Citizens have been urged to participate and spread the message of environmental conservation and cleanliness.
The Mayor appealed to residents, retired employees, police mitras, NGOs, social workers, institutions and government departments to actively participate in the campaign, emphasizing that keeping the city clean is a shared responsibility and not solely that of the municipal administration.
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