In a proactive move to ensure a clean and healthy Holi celebration across Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered a comprehensive cleanliness and sanitization campaign in all gram panchayats from March 2 to 4. This initiative aims to prevent any lapses in hygiene during the festival season, particularly in rural areas where mosquito-borne diseases pose a significant risk.
The directive emphasizes zero tolerance for negligence in sanitation. District Magistrates (DMs) and Chief Development Officers (CDOs) have been tasked with rigorous monitoring to guarantee flawless execution. Key focus areas include thorough cleaning of festival venues, Holika dahan sites, ghats, ponds, Amrit Sarovars, and other bathing spots.
Special attention will be given to fogging operations, anti-larva spraying, and efficient solid waste management. The campaign will run in two phases: before and after Holi, ensuring no garbage accumulation or waterlogging occurs. Rural resource centers in gram panchayats will handle scientific waste disposal.
Instructions also cover identifying water-prone areas for permanent drainage solutions to curb diseases like dengue and malaria. Gram panchayats are responsible for repairing, painting, and securing ghats along rivers, ponds, and sarovars. Continuous reviews will ensure the drive’s success, promoting a safer festive environment for millions in UP’s villages.