Mumbai: CM Eknath Shinde leads ‘deep clean drive’ in the city

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde Saturday participated in a comprehensive cleanliness initiative Deep Clean Drive in the eastern and western suburbs of Mumbai during its second phaseThis initiative launched on the Chief Ministers directives aims to create a pollutionfree clean and aesthetically pleasing environment in the city The campaign which began on December 3 from Dharavi continued its momentum under Shindes supervisionEmphasizing the significance of community participation in the cleanliness movement Chief Minister Shinde lauded the dedicated efforts of Mumbais sanitation workers He acknowledged them as the true heroes contributing to the cleanliness and beauty of MumbaiShinde stressed the need for a collective effort stating that every Mumbaikars involvement is crucial for the success of this peoples movementThe Chief Minister actively participated in the cleanliness drive starting at Juhu Beach where he garlanded the statue of Mahatma GandhiAccompanying him were School Education Minister and Mumbai City District Guardian Minister Deepak Kesarkar Andheri West MLA Amit Satam former Minister Deepak Sawant and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner Iqbal Singh ChahalAddressing a gathering Chief Minister Shinde highlighted the use of advanced technologybased machines and vehicles along with a substantial workforce for efficient and rapid cleanlinessHe underscored the positive impact of the campaign in instilling a sense of responsibility among citizens to maintain cleanliness in their surroundings The Swachhta Abhiyan he noted has evolved into a grassroots popular movement with active involvement from peoples representativesThe Deep Clean Drive targets various aspects including roads drains footpaths and public toilets prioritizing areas for immediate attention The phased campaign is expected to cover the entire city contributing to the reduction of pollution and the enhancement of overall environmental hygieneAlso read Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde credits BJPs assembly poll triumph to PM Modis governanceShinde expressed optimism about moving towards a cleaner healthier and more beautiful Mumbai through this initiativeIn a parallel event Chief Minister Shinde interacted with devotees at the ISKCON temple where he was felicitated by the temple committee Acknowledging the global influence of the Hare Ram Hare Krishna sect he commended ISKCONs social activities spanning the management of 897 temples and initiatives such as supporting needy students and patientsShinde urged the followers to join efforts in promoting health and cleanliness for the citizens of Mumbai transforming the cleanliness movement into a peoples movementThe Chief Ministers engagement extended to Ramai Nagar in Ghatkopar where he actively participated in the cleanliness drive After paying respects to the statue of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Shinde inspected the area and interacted with sanitation workers recognizing their relentless commitment to keeping Mumbai clean