Siliguri, 04th November: Following Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s visit to the Siliguri Municipal Corporation and his expression of displeasure over civic services, the municipal administration has launched a three-day special cleanliness drive across the city from Wednesday morning.
Five special teams have been formed to carry out garbage clearance in different parts of Siliguri. Municipal Administrator R Vimala is leading the drive and visiting various areas to inspect the work.
Over the past few days, complaints had been raised about municipal services, with residents expressing dissatisfaction over accumulated garbage, unclean roads and irregular cleaning in several areas. The Chief Minister visited the municipal corporation on Tuesday to review civic services.
During the visit, he instructed the concerned officials to ensure that municipal services remain normal and efficient. He also stressed the need for special attention to cleanliness and garbage clearance across the city ahead of Kali Puja.
Following the Chief Minister’s directions, the special drive began on Wednesday. Five teams have been deployed to clear accumulated garbage from different lanes and important areas of the city.
Speaking about the initiative, R Vimala said that a 72-hour special cleanliness drive was decided upon following Tuesday’s meeting. She added that the administration would continue monitoring whether garbage accumulates in any area even after the drive.
She also urged residents to report garbage accumulation or unclean surroundings through the municipal corporation’s designated WhatsApp number or website, stating that active public cooperation would help resolve such issues quickly.
