During the ‘Swachh Sarvekshan 2020’, Ranchiities can hope not just for a cleaner city but also welcome the various steps taken by the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) for its beautification.
The ‘Swachh Sarvekshan 2020’ is being conducted across the country from January 4 to January 31. An important component under this national survey is citizen feedback. So far the State capital has received about 4,500 responses. Jamshedpur and Dhanbad have got about 15,000 and 8,000 respectively. RMC is hopeful that in the coming days, the feedback is going to increase manifold.
As a part of the programme, apart from the regular cleanliness work of the city, the civic body is also conducting awareness drives at various public places.
“Ranchi has earlier been certified and declared as an ODF- Open Defecation Free city. Under this survey, the cities are marked on a scale of 0- 7, and our city in the past has been awarded three stars for a garbage free city. In order to maintain the track record, general cleanliness in the State capital is being done on a regular basis,” said Deputy Municipal Commissioner Shankar Yadav.
RMC has made compost pits in more than 40 wards across the City. The corporation is also urging the residents to start small home composting pits as well.
“There is one at Children’s Park in Morabadai and another at Kuai Colony in Doranda. People are also told on how to make home composting pits by using only wet waste and leaves which can also be used as manure for their gardens,” added the official.
To create awareness, Nukkad Nataks are being held at various places like Sainik Market, Hinoo. Dhurwa bus stand, Jagannathpur, Booty More and other places. Sohrai painting is being done at the Kadru pull and the Over Bridge in Main Road. A vehicle called ‘Swachhta Rath’ is also moving around the City creating awareness about maintaining cleanliness.
RMC is also trying to involve nursery owners and floriculturists for the beautification of the City. Potted plants with seasonal flowers will now be seen at various locations.
“The city belongs to its residents and for this purpose the stakeholders are also being involved for its beautification. Plants will not only add to the beauty of the main roads and commercial areas but will also enhance the approach points of slums which are otherwise littered with garbage,” added Yadav.
As per the official, flowering plants kept at crossings and busy market areas will also prevent the public from littering around.
