Chandrabhaga Warkant Cleanliness Drive Concludes with Enthusiasm
18 tonnes of waste collected during the cleanliness campaign; participation from various social, educational, religious organisations and municipal employees
Message of Cleanliness is the True Service to Lord Vitthal resonates through the campaign
Pandharpur : A special cleanliness campaign was organised at the Chandrabhaga Warkant area in Pandharpur with the objective of keeping the riverbank clean, beautiful and pristine. The campaign, initiated by the Pandharpur Municipal Council, witnessed enthusiastic participation from various social, religious and educational organisations. As many as 18 tonnes of waste were collected during the drive, informed Municipal Chief Officer Mahesh Rokade.
The cleanliness campaign was jointly organised by the Pandharpur Municipal Council, Jogdand Maharaj Warkari Shikshan Sanstha, Shri Vitthal Gurukul Shikshan Sanstha, Pandharpur ISKCON, and Vitthal Rukmini Sukhache Jeevan, Rendhal, Taluka Hatkanangale.
Office bearers and volunteers of the participating organisations, officers and employees from various departments of the Pandharpur Municipal Council, as well as local citizens, took part in the campaign with great enthusiasm.
During the special cleanliness drive at the Chandrabhaga Warkant, a large quantity of waste was collected. Around 18 tonnes of waste was gathered and arrangements were made for its proper disposal.
Volunteers, municipal employees, students and citizens participated in the cleanliness drive through voluntary labour. Waste, plastic and other solid waste lying in the area were collected and the surroundings were thoroughly cleaned. The campaign also focused on creating awareness among citizens about cleanliness of public places, proper waste management, creating plastic-free surroundings and environmental conservation.
“Cleanliness is the True Service to Lord Vitthal”
Pandharpur is one of Maharashtra’s major pilgrimage centres, attracting a large number of devotees from different parts of the state for the darshan of Lord Vitthal-Rukmini.
The Chandrabhaga River and its Warkant hold immense religious and cultural significance. Therefore, keeping the area clean and pristine is a collective responsibility of citizens as well as devotees.
Through messages such as “Cleanliness is the True Service to Lord Vitthal,” “Devotion through Voluntary Labour” and “Cleanliness through Participation,” citizens were made aware of the importance of maintaining cleanliness.
Voluntary Labour Drive Every Wednesday
With the objective of making Pandharpur cleaner, more beautiful and healthier, the Pandharpur Municipal Council will organise a cleanliness and voluntary labour campaign every Wednesday at 7:30 am.
Citizens, social organisations, NGOs, educational institutions, various groups and other interested organisations have been urged to participate in large numbers. Organisations willing to participate should contact the Municipal Council’s Health Department and register their names.
For registration, interested organisations may contact Deputy Chief Officer Ravindra Suryawanshi at 8668814365.
Municipal Chief Officer Mahesh Rokade also appealed to citizens to contribute actively towards keeping Pandharpur clean, beautiful, healthy and pristine.
