LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched the largest Eid-ul-Adha cleanliness campaign in the province’s history to ensure a clean and safe environment during the religious festivities.
The campaign started on June 9 and will continue until June 13, covering all 36 districts of Punjab with extra focus on major cities like Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, and Gujranwala.
Massive Manpower and Machinery
Over 100,000 sanitation workers and more than 25,000 vehicles and machines, including loaders, compactors, and waste lifters, are being used to clean roads, streets, and neighborhoods. The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) alone has deployed 15,000 workers in the provincial capital.
According to the Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif,
“We are making history with this campaign. Our goal is to collect and dispose of over 150,000 tons of animal waste during Eid days. No city should have unattended waste by the end of each day.”
‘Zero Waste by Eid Night’ Target Set
Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab, Dr. Mohsin Naqvi, during a visit to the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) headquarters, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining cleanliness, stating:
“This campaign is not just about waste removal — it is about restoring public confidence in municipal services. We are aiming for zero visible waste in cities by the end of Eid night.”
He directed officials to ensure uninterrupted field operations and to set up complaint response centers in every district. Additionally, mobile applications and helplines have been launched to allow citizens to register sanitation complaints in real-time.
To keep the campaign smooth and transparent, the government has launched a real-time monitoring system using GPS tracking, mobile apps, and complaint management tools. Over 100 complaint centers have been set up, and citizens can also report issues through the Punjab Cleanliness Helpline 1139 or the “Clean Punjab” mobile app.
Daily progress reports are being shared directly with the Chief Minister’s Office. Surprise visits are being made by commissioners, deputy commissioners, and provincial ministers to check on-ground performance.
Mosques, local community leaders, and media outlets are helping raise awareness. Ulema are urging people to dispose of sacrificial remains responsibly and use the designated disposal bags provided by the government.
Over 2 million biodegradable bags have been distributed free of cost in urban and rural areas. Public announcements are being made in mosques and marketplaces, asking people not to dump animal waste in open areas.
In Lahore, special collection teams have been placed in each union council. In Rawalpindi, over 12,000 tons of waste is expected, and backup vehicles have been kept ready in case of breakdowns. In Multan, waste pits have been prepared outside city limits to avoid environmental pollution.
Rain is expected in some parts of central Punjab, and emergency drainage teams are on standby to prevent waterlogging and mixing of animal waste with rainwater.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif visited the control room in Lahore and also inspected multiple collection sites. She said:
“The image of our cities depends on how clean we keep them during Eid. We will not tolerate negligence. Action will be taken against any officer or worker who shows carelessness.”
She added that maintaining hygiene is part of Islamic teaching, and this effort shows the government’s dedication to public welfare.
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