Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a month's salary as a reward for the officers and staff involved in a three-day special cleaning campaign on the eve of the Eidul Azha, reported 24NewsHD TV channel Wednesday.
In a message to the team, CM Maryam Nawaz praised their efforts, stating, "Well done team Punjab, well done."
She commended the team for their dedication and hard work, especially in the hot weather, highlighting their commitment to public service as a proud moment for the province.
The Chief Minister extended her gratitude to all municipal institutions, waste management companies, including the Lahore Waste Management Company, and elected representatives, media, and the public who supported the campaign. The concerted efforts of these groups made it possible to achieve an unprecedented level of cleanliness across Punjab.
The government machinery worked tirelessly, continuously cleaning and washing roads, streets, and paths with rose water over a 72-hour period during Eid-ul-Azha. This effort received high praise from CM Maryam Nawaz, Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique, and Local Government Secretary Muhammad Shakeel.
In her tribute, CM Maryam Nawaz emphasized that the teamwork displayed has set a new standard for public service, turning the vision of 'Suthra Punjab' into a reality. She called for the continuation of these high standards of cleanliness and the implementation of a comprehensive solid waste management system to maintain this achievement.
The campaign also saw the first-time use of Safe City cameras and advanced drone technology to monitor sanitation efforts in Lahore. Drone surveillance significantly reduced littering in the Lahore canal, cutting garbage dumping by 80%.
Chief Secretary Lahore conducted inspections across different areas, ensuring the cleaning arrangements were up to standard. He also distributed gifts from the Chief Minister to the diligent staff who worked in the scorching heat.
The Lahore Waste Management Company deployed special teams with four drones for surveillance and conducted 4,999 raids, issuing challans to 85 violators and notices to 560 citizens. They registered 30 FIRs for garbage dumping in the canal, resulting in fines totalling 280,000 rupees.
Reporter: Rao Dilshad