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The programme was the first of its kind in the The Swachhata Karwaan drew huge crowds
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UT. On 24 April 2023, eve of the National as thousands of people from villages
Panchayati Raj Day, the LG of the Jammu and including PRIs took the Swachhata pledge
Kashmir UT flagged off Swachhata Karwaan and participated in the Swachhata march.
from Palli Panchayat in Samba District.
Students from rural schools also took a
The Karwaan thereon commenced its tour
keen interest in the Swachhata activities
of different villages of the District to create
and actively participated in all the
awareness with the help of a publicity van
contests. Their enthusiasm was infectious
that was beautifully decorated with IEC
as it attracted others to join the cause for
messages, including audio and video visuals.
sanitation, which would contribute to the
Events were also organized in every District,
health and well-being of all communities.
which included nukkad nataks, drum beats,
debates, quiz competitions, skits, painting,
drawing, and other Swachhata activities.

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The Swachhata Karwaan has completed its

journey in the 14 Districts of Samba, Jammu, Reasi,
Udhampur, Ramban, Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian,

Pulwama, Budgam, Srinagar, Ganderbal, Baramulla
and Kupwara. It covered about 145 Blocks and 695

GPs, with a public outreach of more than 1.2 lakh
and the numbers increasing day by day.

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