Mohali: The second phase of Mission Clean Punjab has been launched in Mohali with a renewed focus on removing garbage from vulnerable spots, improving cleanliness along major roads and encouraging residents to play an active role in keeping the city clean.
The cleanliness campaign was launched at Sector 74-A (Bariyali) on Airport Road, an important entry and exit point of Mohali. Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh, Mayor Sarabjit Singh Samana and Municipal Corporation Commissioner Sundeep Singh Garha were present during the launch.
The Mohali campaign is part of the Punjab Government’s statewide 10-day cleanliness drive being conducted from August 29 to September 7 under the theme “Clean Punjab, Proud Punjab”. The campaign has been designed to address Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs), where waste is frequently dumped in the open.
In Mohali, the Municipal Corporation has identified around 20 to 25 locations requiring special attention. These include garbage-prone areas, important entry points and stretches along major roads where waste accumulation has remained a recurring civic concern.
During the intensive phase, sanitation teams and machinery are being deployed to clear accumulated waste and improve the overall condition of these locations. The civic administration is also looking at measures to ensure that cleaned areas do not turn into dumping points again.
One of the important aspects of the campaign is increased monitoring. CCTV cameras are being used at locations where illegal dumping has been reported so that people who throw waste in public places can be identified. The civic authorities have also warned that violators may face challans or other action under applicable rules.
Public participation is being given equal importance. Residents have been urged to cooperate with sanitation workers, avoid throwing waste in open areas and report locations where garbage is being dumped illegally.
Citizens are also being encouraged to follow proper waste segregation practices by keeping wet and dry waste separate and handing it over through the municipal waste collection system.
The Punjab Government has also encouraged residents to use the M-Seva platform to report Garbage Vulnerable Points. Citizens can submit photographs of garbage-affected locations through the platform, allowing complaints to be registered and tracked for further action.
For Mohali, the current drive is not being viewed simply as a short-term garbage removal exercise. The Municipal Corporation has indicated that cleanliness efforts at important locations will continue even after the intensive campaign period comes to an end.
The focus is particularly important for the city’s major roads and entry points, as these areas create the first impression for residents and visitors entering Mohali. Maintaining these locations requires regular cleaning as well as stronger control over repeated dumping.
The campaign also highlights the fact that maintaining a clean city cannot be the responsibility of municipal workers alone. Even after a garbage hotspot is cleared, careless disposal of waste can quickly bring the problem back.
Residents therefore have an important role in making the campaign successful. Avoiding open dumping, separating household waste and informing the authorities about recurring garbage points can help the Municipal Corporation respond more effectively.
Mission Clean Punjab’s renewed phase in Mohali is consequently aimed at combining municipal action with citizen participation. While sanitation teams work on removing existing garbage and improving vulnerable locations, the larger objective is to develop cleaner public spaces and prevent the same dumping points from emerging again. If sustained beyond the campaign period, the initiative could help Mohali improve its overall cleanliness and strengthen public awareness about responsible waste disposal.
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