Jaipur:
Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and Governor Kalyan Singh today launched the 'Swacch Bharat Abhiyan' from Dhankya town in the Jaipur district by trying to inspire people to make cleaning a habit.
They, along with other public representatives, cleaned the Dhankya railway station after addressing a gathering.
Governor Kalyan Singh administered the cleanliness pledge to people and said that they should take a firm resolution to always make their place and surroundings clean.
He called upon people to participate in the drive in maximum numbers.
Ms Raje, while addressing the gathering, said cleanliness plays an important role in attracting investment, promoting tourism and for accelerating growth besides making the environment healthy.
The Chief Minister also announced that the government will provide additional fund to Gram Panchayats which fall under the area of Jaipur Development Authority for works like drainage system and roads. She asked the authorities to utilise the fund for village development.
Heads of various departments also launched the campaign in their offices and areas.
Chief Secretary launched the campaign in Secretariat while Director General of Police (DGP) Omendra Bharadwaj and other policemen cleaned the Police Headquarters road.
South Western Army Commander Lt Gen Arun Kumar Sahni participated in the cleanliness drive at Jaipur Military Station and emphasised the importance of the campaign, Defence Spokesperson Lt Col Manish Ojha said.
While addressing the officers, Lt Gen Sahni said that tough cleanliness and order are an indelible aspect of military life, the campaign aims to further sensitise all military personnel irrespective of rank and their families towards this much needed drive.