HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Feb 23: Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Monday participated in a cleanliness drive at Latasil playground in the city as part of the ongoing Seva Sankalp Saptah, launched by Lok Bhavan on February 21.
The programme was held in the presence of Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) Mayor Mrigen Sarania and other officials.
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Addressing the gathering, the Governor lauded the efforts of the GMC, noting that Guwahati’s rise to the 44th position in the national cleanliness rankings in 2025 from an earlier rank of 402 reflects a historic achievement.
He congratulated the Mayor, his team and sanitation workers, whose dedication he said played a crucial role in this transformation.
Highlighting the significance of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Acharya said the mission goes beyond sanitation and serves as a foundation for nation-building. Drawing inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi’s emphasis on cleanliness and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative to turn it into a mass movement since 2014, he said the campaign has united citizens across the country.
The Governor also expressed gratitude for the affection and cooperation he has received from the people of Assam and the Northeast during his tenure, praising their resilience and aspirations.
He paid special tribute to sanitation workers, describing them as guardians of public health and urging citizens to respect their silent and disciplined service.
Referring to the Sanskrit saying “Shuchirbhutah Shuchih Bhavet,” Acharya stressed that true purity includes both external cleanliness and inner conduct.
He said a clean environment is essential for public health, environmental protection and a secure future for coming generations.
Calling upon the youth to lead by example, the Governor urged them to make cleanliness a way of life and pledge themselves to service, respect for labour and collective responsibility in building a clean, healthy and prosperous state.
Commissioner and Secretary to the Governor SS Meenakshi Sundaram, GMC Commissioner Chinmay Prakash Phukan, Deputy Mayor Smita Roy, Chairman Bhupen Barua, Vice-Chairperson Ratna Singh, GMC officials, volunteers and youth were among those present at the event.
