No holiday on October 2; Government employees to take cleanliness pledge ... PM Narendra Modi.
For the first time in the history of India,
Gandhi Jayanti will not be a holiday for government staff who will have
to report to work to take the 'Swachch Shapath'.
Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth, on September 20, directed all central
government secretaries to ensure that every employee takes the pledge on
October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The text of the
pledge will soon be sent to all the departments.
Besides this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
taken several steps to implement one of the biggest public campaigns
for cleanliness. The minutes of meeting between Modi and 20 secretaries
reveals that a new law may be enforced to ensure cleanliness. The prime
minister has asked the law ministry to amend existing laws or to analyse
whether a new Act is required to act against those who litter.
The prime minister also directed the Finance Ministry to explore a taxation policy to keep a check on those who pollute.
According to the minutes of meetings, Modi was of the opinion that
dairies and cattle are major sources of garbage and pollution in urban
areas and towns.
Hence,
he directed the animal husbandry department to consider setting up of
cattle hostels. The prime minister asked his sub-ordinates to engage
Bollywood celebrities in a big way to campaign for his 'Swachcha Bharat'
mission.
Famous poets and singers should also be a part of the nationwide
campaign that will begin on September 25, the prime minister said.
A marathon will be organised by the sports ministry to create
awareness about the cleanliness drive in every city with a population of
over one lakh.
The Prime Minister further suggested the Department of School and Education to ensure questions on cleanliness in examinations.
Meanwhile, prime minister Modi noted that he had undertaken plans to
cleanse the political system and the administration machinery. "Now is
the time to cleanse the nation. I want each one of you to contribute in
every possible way. It is our vision to present a clean India to the
outside world," he asserted.
Coming down heavily on the banking system, Modi wondered whether the
banks served the purpose they were set up for. "We need inclusive
growth. Our Jan Dhan sceheme will help us achieve it," he said.
=NEWS FROM INDIA TODAY.
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