The Municipal Corporation of Yamunanagar-Jagadhri (MCYJ) has launched a campaign to make the twin cities clean, beautiful and green. For the effective implementation of the Swachhta Management Rules (SWM Rules-2026) and to raise public awareness, a team of the MCYJ organised a special cleanliness drive and sapling planting programme at the Tejli Sports Complex in Yamunanagar on Sunday.
The entire campaign was carried out under the guidance of Mayor Suman Bahamani and Municipal Commissioner Mahabir Parsad. During the drive, a special team of the MCYJ extensively cleaned the Tejli Sports Complex and its surrounding area. Garbage scattered throughout the area was collected and disposed of in a proper and scientific manner using vehicles. Additionally, various species of shady and fruit-bearing trees were planted within the stadium complex to promote environmental protection.
During the programme, Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) expert Akash Kumar, associate Gagan Beniwal and their team explained the nuances of cleanliness to players and local citizens present at the stadium. The gathering was informed about source segregation of waste under the SWM Rules-2026 and told to always keep wet and dry waste in separate dustbins. They were also made aware about the safe disposal of household hazardous waste such as old medicines, batteries and CFLs.
MC officials, sanitation workers and locals participated enthusiastically in the campaign, taking a collective pledge to keep the twin cities clean and green. Mayor Suman Bahamani said the primary objective of such campaigns was not just to promote cleanliness, but to change citizens’ behaviour towards their surroundings. “The goal of complete cleanliness cannot be achieved unless the public is made aware of waste management. Along with planting trees, it is also our responsibility to care for them," added Mayor Bahamani.
