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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
10 years, 375 Sundays: PM Modi praises Lucknow team's efforts to clean Gomti
Lucknow: Lauding the efforts by the public at the grassroots level to make cities and towns clean, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio programme on Sunday, acknowledged a team's tireless commitment to cleaning the Gomti river every Sunday for the past 10 years. Without naming individuals, he said, "Every Sunday for the last 10 years, tirelessly, without stopping, the members of this team are engaged in the cleanliness work." The team referred to is led by Ranjit Singh, corporator of Mankameshwar Ward, who, along with dozens of dedicated volunteers, has been conducting the weekly cleanliness drive under the 'Swachh Paryavaran Andolan Sena'. On Sunday, marking the 375th consecutive week of the campaign, around 5 quintals of waste were removed from the riverbed at Jhulelal Ghat. About 60 volunteers participated in the drive, which lasted two hours in the morning. "This is not about publicity. We don't do it for photos. It's about real work, real impact," said a volunteer. Expressing gratitude over the PM's words, the corporator said, "It is an honour that our small but consistent efforts reached the ears of the Prime Minister. This recognition boosted our morale and inspired us to keep serving the river selflessly." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Adam Lambert, 43, Takes off His Makeup and Leaves Us Without Words The Noodle Box Undo Irrespective of the weather conditions, the cleanliness activity is carried out round the year, he highlighted. Mayor Sushma Kharakwal also appreciated the consistent efforts of Singh. She mentioned that the team remained active not only during special occasions like the chief minister's birthday or River Yoga events, but has been working for years without any NGO association. 'A tribute to cleanliness movement' In a post on X in Hindi, CM Yogi Adityanath said, "The mention by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji in today's @mannkibaat about the team dedicated for years to the cleanliness of the Gomti river, the lifeline of Lucknow, is not only a tribute to the people's movement of ' Swachh Bharat ', but also a nationwide inspiration for the spirit of service, hard work and dedication that comes alive every Sunday on the riverbank." "Under the successful guidance of the Prime Minister, the excellent performance of the districts of Uttar Pradesh in the Swachh Survey is strengthening the achievement of 'Swachh Uttar Pradesh'. Heartfelt thanks to the Prime Minister!" the CM said on X.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Bonding with nature through yoga along Gomti
1 2 Lucknow: The River Yoga campaign that involves an innovative approach combining environmental stewardship with personal wellness began at Kudiya Ghat on Monday. The programme will conclude on International Yoga Day , with the objective of strengthening the bond between people and Gomti River . The initiative spearheaded by the 137 Composite Ecological Task Force Battalion (Territorial Army) 39 Gorkha Rifles, joins forces with Nagar Nigam Lucknow, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) and the State Mission for Clean Ganga (SMCG-UP). The activities will encompass all principal ghats along the Gomti. Major Kanwardeep Singh Nagi from the Ecological Task Force said: "This initiative is not just about yoga or cleanliness in isolation it is about creating a culture of ecological mindfulness and collective action. We are witnessing inspiring participation from all walks of life." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo He said daily sessions will be held from 6am to 8am and feature qualified yoga instructors conducting classes, followed by cleaning activities along the riverbank. The programme has attracted active participation from NCC/NSS volunteers, students, civil society organisations and community members. The campaign incorporates weekly themes addressing subjects like "plastic-free ghats," "healthy rivers, healthy lives" and "mindfulness by the river." These topics emphasise the essential connection between environmental preservation and individual wellbeing.
