Ujjwal Una campaign launched to make plastic-free Una

Deputy Commissioner Jatin Lal has launched the ‘Ujjwal Una’ campaign, aiming to make Una district free of plastic waste. The initiative was officially started at an event held at the DRDA Auditorium on Wednesday. This campaign will implement a four-level disposal process for managing plastic waste. Initially, garbage will be collected from homes in each panchayat and taken to a segregation unit at the Gram Panchayat level for proper disposal. Subsequently, waste from multiple panchayats will be sent to a micro-segregation unit at the cluster level, then to a block-level unit, and finally to industrial units for further use.

The Deputy Commissioner urged all development section officers and Panchayat representatives to ensure the campaign’s successful implementation. He emphasized that the campaign would help make the district plastic waste-free and integrate cleanliness into daily life, highlighting the importance of changing people’s attitudes towards hygiene and encouraging community participation.

Special Cleanliness Campaign from September 14 to October 2

The Deputy Commissioner also outlined activities for the ‘Cleanliness is Service’ campaign, which will run from September 14 to October 2 in Una district. This special campaign will include various activities to promote cleanliness, public participation, and awareness.

Making Cleanliness a Habit

He called for a mission-mode approach to incorporate cleanliness into everyday practices, ensuring active participation from all departments. The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Una has been appointed as the nodal officer for this initiative.

Activities in the Cleanliness Service Campaign

• Cleaning water sources and plastic waste collection: This includes cleaning rivers, drains, pits, and traditional water sources, as well as beautifying garbage-affected hotspots.
• Cleanliness drives: These will be conducted in schools, Anganwadi centers, and government institutions, along with awareness activities.
• Plantation and beautification: Activities will be organized to involve students, Anganwadi workers, and government employees in garbage management.
• Block-level camps: These will be organized for cleaning personnel, including health check-up camps, awareness workshops, and wellness plans. Contributions from all stakeholders will be recognized at a concluding event on October 2.

Commitment to Success

Additional Deputy Commissioner Mahendra Pal Gurjar assured the Deputy Commissioner of full readiness to implement the campaign. He stated that all concerned departments have been informed of their responsibilities and will work together to make the campaign a success. The meeting was attended by DRDA Project Officer Shaifali Sharma, All Development Division Officers, and District Program Officer Narendra Kumar.