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India Today
09-08-2025
- General
- India Today
Jaipur's cleanliness workers send rakhi made from waste materials to PM Modi
Over 100 women cleanliness workers from Jaipur have crafted more than 5,000 eco-friendly rakhis from waste materials. These special rakhis have been sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on the occasion of the Raksha Bandhan initiative, spearheaded by Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) Mayor Saumya Gurjar, aimed to promote the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (RRR).advertisementThe 'Swachhata Yodhas' utilised various waste materials like plastic covers, old clothes, leftover decorative items, threads, wool, and cardboard boxes to create the intricate rakhis. "Such initiatives inspire the society to adopt a clean and environment-friendly approach and give the message that the best material can be made from waste material," Mayor Gurjar a reciprocal gesture, Gurjar tied rakhis to the women 'Swachhata Yodhas' and administered a pledge to secure a spot in the top three ranks in the Swachh Survekshan eco-friendly rakhis have also been tied to trees in the city, symbolisng a commitment to both cleanliness and Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan -- a festival honouring the traditional bond between brothers and sisters -- at his residence, where schoolchildren and members of the spiritual organisation Brahma Kumaris tied rakhis on his today, he also greeted the nation, saying "Best wishes on the special occasion of Raksha Bandhan".- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Narendra Modi
Indian Express
01-08-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Jaipur to adopt Surat's waste management model, says Mayor Somya Gurjar
Lauding the Surat civic body for achieving the top position in Super Swachh league, Jaipur Municipal Corporation Mayor Dr Somya Gurjar said that the waste management project run in Surat will be replicated in Jaipur. Gurjar, who was visiting Surat, for one day, made these remarks on Thursday during an event. During her visit, Mayor Gurjar carried out a meeting with the Surat Municipal Commissioner Shalini Agrawal, Mayor Daxesh Mavani and Standing Committee Chairman Rajan Patel among others. Congratulating the municipal commissioner and Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) for bagging the top spot in Super Swachh league for its outstanding work in sanitation, Gurjar said: 'The waste management project run by the SMC will be implemented in Jaipur city'. The Jaipur Mayor also took note of the different projects being carried out by the SMC. Accompanied by the SMC team, she visited the Integrated Command and Control Centre. She also sought details from the SMC officials regarding public involvement in different projects, said sources. She also visited a solid and liquid waste management site and took details about 'how the project is being run and how it benefits the city', said sources. The officials explained to her about 'using strategies such as collection, processing and recycling and focusing on the 5R (refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle and recover) principle', according to sources. The final product after the plastic waste is processed is also used in road construction, pellet production, and several other industries, the officials told her. She also took details about the tertiary treatment plant run by SMC, wherein the sewage water after being treated in the plant is sold to the industries, and a good revenue is generated, which helps civic organisations to use the amount in other development projects, an official said. Later in the evening, she visited the BJP office, Kamalam, in Surat city, where she met Surat city BJP president Paresh Patel and other leaders. Mayor Gurjar also visited Nanduba English Academy school in Althan. The event was inaugurated by Surat city Mayor Daxesh Mavani. Mavani said, 'Jaipur mayor Dr Somya Gurjar liked all our projects and especially the plastic waste management project. She has shared her interest in implementing such a project in Jaipur city'. 'A team from Jaipur might arrive in Surat in the coming days to take more details about the project. We also discussed with her the steps we take to keep the city clean,' he said. 'She also appreciated the quality of drinking water in Surat city. She also talked about a tie-up between SMC and Jaipur Municipal Corporation in exchange for technology. She has invited us to visit Jaipur,' added Mavani.
Time of India
26-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
200-yr-old tree falls in Walled City, damages temple, houses
1 2 Jaipur: A nearly 200-year-old tree was uprooted amid heavy rain in the early hours of Saturday and caused damage to the Shiva temple next to it and a couple of nearby houses at Baarah Bhaiyon Ka Chauraha in Walled City. The administration confirmed there were no casualties or injuries in the incident. "Panic spread among the residents of the nearby buildings when the tree fell in the early hours of the day. It was raining heavily at the time of the incident," said an official of Jaipur Municipal Corporation (Heritage). Meanwhile, to prevent any untoward incidents during the monsoon, district collector Jitendra Kumar Soni has issued guidelines to officials for keeping buildings, schools, and anganwadi centres safe. Soni, along with officers concerned, conducted an inspection Saturday of buildings of schools and anganwadi centres. "Following the inspection, the officers prepared a to-do list and will ensure the repair work of the dilapidated buildings as soon as possible. A list has been prepared of schools and anganwadi centres that will be operated at an alternative place during the time of repair," an official stated. Officials said, dilapidated houses in rural and urban areas are also being identified. and their residents will be immediate shifted.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Jaipur's top 20 ranking masks ground reality
1 2 3 4 Jaipur: Despite securing positions among India's top 20 cleanest cities in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, Jaipur's ground reality appears to contradict its prestigious ranking, leaving residents puzzled and questioning the assessment criteria. Even as Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) Greater and Heritage have secured coveted spots in the cleanliness survey, a ground investigation reveals a stark contrast between official claims and reality. Streets littered with garbage, illegal construction waste dumps and deteriorating infrastructure paint a picture of civic negligence that residents face daily. "This ranking is a joke," said Anirudh Chaturvedi, a local professional, pointing to the deplorable condition of the Lal Kothi Sabji Mandi road. "This single stretch alone should qualify us as one of India's dirtiest cities." As residents and opposition councillors express doubts about the ranking, a senior official from the Urban Local Bodies department exposed a critical flaw in the ranking system. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official revealed how both municipal corporations exploited a loophole in their complaint resolution mechanism, allowing them to artificially inflate their performance metrics by closing complaints without resident verification. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo by Taboola by Taboola "This loophole helped both civic bodies to a great extent," the official said. On Friday, a day after the ranking's announcement, TOI did a reality check and found several areas under the jurisdiction of JMC Greater and JMC Heritage in a sorry state. Roads adjacent to Sindhi Camp bus stand, roads and by-lanes of the Walled City, Gopalpura Bypass road and Railway station road were stocked with piles of garbage. In fact, conditions were no different in most corners of the city. Opposition member Rajeev Choudhary sarcastically said, "Perhaps we ranked high because Jaipurites have mastered the art of navigating through garbage and potholes. Is this the 'skill development' we are celebrating?"
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Sanitation workers protest at JMC-G, demand revised pay
1 2 Jaipur: Sanitation workers, sweepers, and Class IV employees from both Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) Greater and Heritage staged a protest Thursday outside the JMC-G headquarters, demanding action on long-pending issues. The demonstration organised under the Sarva Samaj Swachhta Sainik Sangathan, highlighted grievances the protesters say have been ignored by both state and civic authorities. Their key demands included immediate implementation of revised pay scales as per the Finance Department's circular dated Dec 11, 2024, release of relieving orders for transferred staff, transparent promotion processes, and special grievance redressal camps in all municipal zones. Protesters also called for early elections for the Valmiki and Safai Shramik Union. Union leader and presidential candidate Pawan Chaudhary said the commissioner had sought 10 days to act, warning that if demands were not met, no sanitation worker—Valmiki or non-Valmiki—would report to duty. TNN
