Piyush Goyal Praises PM Modi's Comprehensive Cleanliness Drive at Religious Sites

Union Minister Piyush Goyal lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for spearheading a nationwide cleanliness drive at religious sites. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off cleaning machines for 13 districts, emphasizing collective efforts in the 'Swachh Bharat' mission during a special campaign in Dehradun.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the comprehensive cleanliness drive carried out at religious locations nationwide. He assured that cleanliness standards will significantly increase in the days ahead. 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made an appeal that all religious places in the country, where large numbers of devotees gather, should be beautified, cleanliness maintained, and facilities improved. He tasked citizens with this responsibility,' said Goyal.

'I visit the Hanuman Temple every Tuesday and have personally led cleanliness campaigns here. Today, discussions focused on its beautification and cleanliness, and I am confident conditions will improve significantly,' he added. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami joined the 'Swachhta Apnao, Bimari Bhagao' program at Gandhi Park, Dehradun as part of the special cleanliness campaign.

On this occasion, CM Dhami flagged off cleanliness vehicles for 13 districts through the Panchayati Raj Department. He paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi by cleaning his statue and administering the oath of cleanliness to participants. Dhami stressed that the Swachhta Abhiyan can only be effective through collective efforts, urging everyone to fully commit to the mission. Additionally, public awareness initiatives are ongoing in Dehradun with the support of various social organizations, youths, and NGOs.