Punjab CM’s Stance on Cleanliness

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has expressed her disappointment with the current state of cleanliness in Lahore, Sargodha, and other districts, stating that it falls short of expectations,

Lahore(Staff Reporter);Punjab CM’s Stance on Cleanliness, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said the cleanliness situation in Lahore, Sargodha and some other districts falls short of expectations.

Chairing a meeting to review the outsourcing of solid waste management services, she said every nook and cranny in Punjab should put its best foot forward. She asked the officials to leave no stone unturned in ensuring the proper cleaning of urban, semi-urban and rural areas.

She expressed her frustration over the subpar cleaning conditions in Lahore, Sargodha and other districts.

Moreover, she said negligence in cleaning the drains would not be tolerated.

During the briefing she was apprised that two solid waste management companies in Sargodha and Sahiwal would soon be up and running.

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The CM was briefed that at least 361 private companies have reached out to the Punjab government, expressing their interest in taking on the solid waste management affairs across Punjab.

Instructions to Ensure Cleanliness: She has instructed officials to leave no stone unturned in ensuring the proper cleaning of urban, semi-urban and rural areas ¹.
Negligence in Cleaning Drains: She has warned that negligence in cleaning drains would not be tolerated ¹.
Suthra Punjab Program: She has directed to clean garbage in the entire province within a month under the ‘Suthra Punjab Program’ ².
Solid Waste Management: She has been briefed that two solid waste management companies in Sargodha and Sahiwal would soon be operational ¹.
Private Companies’ Interest: At least 361 private companies have expressed interest in taking on solid waste management affairs across Punjab ¹.
–Cleanliness during Eid: She has also ensured cleanliness during Eid-ul-Azha, which was appreciated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ³.
Suspension of Officials: Four officials of the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) were suspended due to negligence in maintaining cleanliness standards