Minister Vishwajit Rane and MLA Dr. Deviya Rane who extend their gratitude to the Swachh Bharat Mission for recognizing their efforts towards creating a ‘Swachh and Samruddh Bharat’, a vision initiated by the honorable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji. Under the umbrella of Swachhata Hi Seva 2023, they are proud to contribute to a cleaner Sattari by implementing the Cleanest Village Award program on a quarterly basis. This ongoing initiative aims at paving the way for a hygienic and pristine environment in our community.
As part of the Swachhata Hi Seva 2023 campaign, a notable endeavor was introduced by Shri Vishwajit Rane, who serves as the Minister for Health, Forest, Urban Development, Women and Child Development (WCD), and Town and Country Planning (TCP), accompanied by Dr. Deviya Rane, the esteemed MLA of the Poriem Constituency. Their joint effort aimed at fostering a culture of cleanliness and swachhata in the villages of Sattari Block, located in the North Goa district of Goa.
The October 1st declaration regarding the Cleanest Village Award was in line with the aims of the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen, which strives to convert all villages into ODF Plus by establishing effective systems for solid and liquid waste management (SLWM).
Goa’s Sattari Block Announces Its First Cleanest Village Award 2023 attractive Prizes:
The dedicated team is overseeing an initiative aimed at seamlessly incorporating cleanliness into the everyday lives of communities. Notably, attractive prizes have been announced for the cleanest village, including:
- I Prize: Rs. 2 lakhs
- II Prize: Rs. 1 lakh
- III Prize: Rs. 75,000.
The inaugural assessment of the project is scheduled for December, under the direction of a dedicated committee. Subsequently, the initiative will transition into a recurring program, conducted every quarter. Emphasizing active involvement of the community, the campaign endeavors to engage individuals across various age groups, including youth, the elderly, and children.
In order to cultivate a strong sense of cleanliness among young students, schools will organize quarterly competitions focusing on various crafts like poster making, essay writing, and others. The primary objective behind these activities is to instill the values of cleanliness in the minds of the youth. These competitions will serve not only as a means to foster pride among the students but also provide them with an opportunity to represent their respective villages and effectively express their thoughts through essays.
Collaboration has been solicited from various entities including Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Panch members, Sarpanchs, and officials to ensure the triumphant implementation of the initiative. The active participation of these entities holds great importance in effectively disseminating knowledge about waste segregation and other crucial elements of Swachhata within the community.
The main objective of this initiative is to promote continuous efforts towards maintaining cleanliness, with Sattari serving as a role model for the entire state. By doing so, we strive to not only contribute to a cleaner and more hygienic community, but also to the overall enhancement of the state’s cleanliness standards.
