World Cleanup Day: CM calls for cleaner, greener Punjab
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday said making the province clean and green and ensuring a healthy population was the government’s top priority. In her message on World Cleanup Day, she said a clean Punjab was the foundation of a healthy and prosperous future, while the “Suthra Punjab” project would lay the basis for a healthier Punjab. The chief minister said the…
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif underscored the significance of a clean and green Punjab, declaring it the government's foremost objective on World Cleanup Day. She posited that a pristine Punjab serves as the cornerstone for a healthy and thriving future. The Suthra Punjab initiative, she revealed, marks the inception of the world's largest cleanliness project, extending its reach to both urban areas and 25,000 rural villages.
The chief minister elucidated that surveillance of roads, streets, and neighborhoods is accomplished via Safe City cameras. She articulated that while the government is vested with the responsibility of ensuring cleanliness, the onus of maintaining it rests squarely with the citizens.
The CM emphasized the adoption of sustainable and eco-friendly practices under Suthra Punjab, encompassing waste management, recycling, and upkeep of public spaces. She stressed that environmental cleanliness is pivotal in safeguarding the planet from potential health hazards and fostering a superior quality of life. She urged citizens to dispose of waste responsibly, eschew plastic usage, and contribute to keeping their homes, streets, and neighborhoods clean.
She also highlighted the religious dimension of cleanliness, stating, "Cleanliness is half of faith," echoing the Islamic principle.
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