Jaipur: In a concerted effort to enhance urban cleanliness and improve rankings in the Swachh Survekshan Survey, both Jaipur Municipal Corporation – Heritage (JMC-H) and Jaipur Municipal Corporation – Greater (JMC-G) have embarked on a three-day campaign to eradicate open waste depots across the city.
This initiative, launched on Monday, aims to address the long-standing issue of open garbage disposal, which has been a significant concern for residents and authorities alike. On the first day of the campaign, JMC-G successfully cleared 19 open waste depots. Commissioner Rukmani Riar has directed all zone deputy commissioners to ensure the complete removal of open garbage depots and to oversee that door-to-door garbage collection vehicles service all buildings consistently. Emphasising the importance of ground-level monitoring, she instructed the deputy commissioners to conduct regular field visits to ensure compliance and effectiveness of the campaign.
Meanwhile, JMC-H commissioner Abhishek Surana has urged zone deputy commissioners to take an active role in the initiative. By visiting the sites personally and providing direct guidance to the Swachhata Praharis, the commissioners aim to foster a more hands-on approach to managing cleanliness in the city. Surana inspected several wards, including 48, 49, 50, 51, and 38, ensuring that ward in-charges are present in their respective areas from 6:30 am to supervise the cleaning operations effectively.
In a bid to enforce the new directives and promote adherence to cleanliness norms, fines were imposed on those violating the rules. On the campaign’s first day, fines totalling Rs 11,000 were collected from shop owners who were caught dumping garbage in the open. Notices were issued on the spot, demonstrating the municipal corporations’ commitment to maintaining hygiene standards and deterring future violations.
The three-day campaign is expected to significantly reduce the number of open waste depots in Jaipur, thereby contributing to a cleaner and healthier urban environment. By addressing this issue proactively, JMC-H and JMC-G aim not only to improve their rankings in the Swachh Survekshan Survey but also to set a benchmark for other cities striving to achieve higher standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
This initiative reflects a broader strategy to enhance urban living conditions and underscores the importance of collaborative efforts between municipal authorities and citizens. As the campaign progresses, the municipal corporations plan to continue monitoring and enforcing cleanliness standards to ensure the long-term success of these efforts. The commitment shown by the Jaipur Municipal Corporations signifies a step forward in urban management, promising a cleaner, more organised cityscape for its residents.
