{
  "id": 8047116,
  "title": "Navi Mumbai: NMMC Launches 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' With Giant Human Rangoli Of Swachh Bharat Logo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/navi-mumbai-nmmc-launches-seva-sankalp-abhiyan-with-giant-human",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T14:23:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/navi-mumbai-nmmc-launches-seva-sankalp-abhiyan-with-giant-human-rangoli-of-swachh-bharat-logo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Navi Mumbai witnessed the launch of the NMMC's 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' on September 17, 2026, with a unique event featuring a massive human rangoli. The rangoli depicted the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan logo in the likeness of Mahatma Gandhi's spectacles, created by NMMC sanitation workers outside the municipal headquarters. This initiative, running from September 17 to October 17, aims to engage citizens in public-oriented initiatives and promote cleanliness and social welfare. NMMC’s Mayor Sujata Patil explained that the campaign would focus on cleanliness, women's health, tribal communities, and awareness against substance abuse. The Maharashtra government's campaign coincides with the 25th anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tenure, aiming to promote the 'Seva Paramo Dharma' principle and ensure government services reach citizens.",
  "summary": "Navi Mumbai, September 17, 2026: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) launched the month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ on Thursday by creating a giant human rangoli depicting the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan logo in the shape of Mahatma Gandhi’s spectacles at the civic headquarters. The initiative, held on the first day of the campaign, saw a large number of NMMC sanitation workers come together…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}