Jharkhand marks 26th Foundation Day with ‘Run for Cleanliness’ across all 24 districts
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK Ranchi, November 15: Marking the 26th foundation day of Jharkhand, a ‘Run for Cleanliness’ was organised across all…
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Ranchi, November 15: Marking the 26th foundation day of Jharkhand, a ‘Run for Cleanliness’ was organised across all 24 districts of the state on Sunday to promote public awareness about sanitation and encourage citizens to participate in cleanliness initiatives.
The event aimed to turn cleanliness into a people’s movement and spread the message of a clean, healthy and beautiful Jharkhand.
In Ranchi, the run began at Bapu Vatika in Morabadi and concluded at Albert Ekka Chowk. Participants covered the route carrying the message of cleanliness, good health and environmental protection.
The event was jointly flagged off by Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore, Labour, Employment, Training and Skill Development and Industries Minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav, Drinking Water and Sanitation and Excise and Prohibition Minister Yogendra Prasad, Rajya Sabha MP Mahua Maji and Ranchi MLA C.P. Singh.
Addressing the participants, the ministers and public representatives emphasised that cleanliness was not the responsibility of any single government department or the administration alone, but a collective responsibility of every citizen. They called upon people to make cleanliness an integral part of their daily lives to help build a clean, healthy and beautiful Jharkhand.
Cleanliness drive at Chadri Talab Chhath Ghat
Alongside the run, a cleanliness drive was organised at Chadri Talab Chhath Ghat in Ranchi. The ministers and the Rajya Sabha MP participated in the cleaning activity and undertook voluntary labour to reinforce the message of public participation.
They urged citizens to keep ponds, water bodies and public places clean, stressing that these were valuable natural assets requiring collective protection.
People were also encouraged not to litter public spaces, prevent pollution of water bodies and maintain cleanliness in their surroundings.
Cleanliness as a people’s movement
The simultaneous organisation of the run in all 24 districts highlighted the importance of public participation, social responsibility and collective efforts in maintaining a clean environment.
The initiative also sought to engage young people in constructive social activities and develop greater awareness about sanitation and environmental protection.
Participants took a pledge to contribute actively towards building a clean, healthy and beautiful Jharkhand on the occasion of the state’s 26th foundation day.
Winners honoured in men’s and women’s categories
Participants took part in the run with enthusiasm. At the conclusion of the event, winners in the men’s and women’s categories were presented with prizes.
In the men’s category, Kundan Mahto secured first place, Vivekanand finished second and Vimal Oraon stood third.
In the women’s category, Pooja Singh won first place, Mamta Kumari secured second place and Savitri Kumari finished third.
The winners were felicitated for their performances and encouraged to continue participating in such initiatives.
