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PM Modis cleanliness campaign has evolved into peoples movement: Arunachal CM Khandu
Digital Desk | Itanagar, Sep 18 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday said that at the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the cleanliness campaign has evolved into a peoples movement across the country, including in Arunachal Pradesh. The Chief Minister said that the initiative has grown into a mass movement involving districts and villages across Arunachal Pradesh. Recalling the launch of the Swachh Bharat Mission in 2014, Khandu urged students to carry the habit of cleanliness from their schools to their homes, villages, workplaces and offices. The Chief Minister on Thursday joined students, teachers, NCC cadets and officials in a cleanliness drive at Mallo Tarin Government Higher Secondary School in Tanagar, marking the state roll-out of Swachhta Hi Seva 2026, a month-long campaign aimed at promoting cleanliness, hygiene and civic responsibility across Arunachal Pradesh. The campaign is being observed under the theme Swachhta Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat, commemorating the birth anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Chief Minister appealed to citizens to mark the Prime Ministers birthday in a special way by lighting a lamp in their homes or places of worship and praying for his good health and long life, as well as for the continued success of his efforts in the service of the nation. Addressing the gathering, Khandu said cleanliness must not remain confined to school campuses but should become an integral part of everyday life. He highlighted the transformation brought about by the cleanliness movement, particularly in sanitation and hygiene. Khandu recalled that the Prime Minister had made sanitation and the elimination of open defecation a key part of his first Independence Day address in 2014. He said toilets have since been constructed across villages and households in Arunachal Pradesh through Central and State government initiatives, contributing significantly to improved sanitation and hygiene. The Chief Minister said the month-long state-wide campaign will feature a series of activities, including around 12 programmes across the state. Among them will be cleanliness-related competitions for school students, including art and speech competitions at the district level, with district champions progressing to the state level. These are small things but a very good habit. When the mind is clean, wisdom also works in the right direction, he said, linking cleanliness and orderliness with discipline and responsible living. He also announced that Seva Aapke Dwar (service at the doorstep) camps would be organised across all districts during the month to connect villagers with government services and facilities available through the State and Central governments. Khandu encouraged students to use social media and digital platforms constructively, noting that they offer significant opportunities for learning and acquiring knowledge when used in the right direction. He also highlighted the importance of sports for both physical and mental well-being. Referring to Arunachal Pradeshs achievements in sports, he said the state has won more than 1,000 medals at national and international levels over the last decade. The CM further noted that Arunachali athletes in Wushu and Taekwondo have been selected to represent India at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, marking the first time athletes from the state will represent Arunachal Pradesh at the Asian Games. The state has also initiated the framework for Mission Olympics through the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs.
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Srinagar, Sep 15: Don't keep postings and promotions in mind. Just think that you have got a chance which very few people get, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday as he distributed appointment orders to 55 newly selected candidates of the Combined Competitive Examination entering the Jammu & Kashmir Administrative Service and Jammu & Kashmir Accounts (Gazetted) Service at a function held at SKICC here. The 55 newly appointed officers include 28 Junior Scale JKAS officers and 27 Accounts Officers of the J&K Accounts (Gazetted) Service. Ministers Javid Ahmed Dar and Satish Sharma, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department, M. Raju, senior officers of the GAD, newly appointed officers and their parents were present on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister congratulated the newly selected officers and their parents and families, acknowledging the effort, perseverance and sacrifices that went into their selection. He told the officers that receiving their appointment orders was not the destination of their journey but a new beginning, and that they had covered only a small part of the larger journey ahead. Now you have to decide how you want people to remember you when you complete this journey. Only you can decide that, the Chief Minister said, urging them to build their careers on the foundations of competence, honesty and hard work. Abdullah said public servants are remembered not merely for the positions they hold but for the difference they make in the lives of people. He advised the officers to uphold integrity and ensure that their conduct in public service earns them respect. The CM reminded the officers that behind every government file, application and complaint isthe story of a person.While every grievance or complaint may not necessarily be justified, he said, there is a reason behind every grievance, and officers must have the sensitivity and willingness to understand people's problems and work towards resolving them. He urged the newly appointed officers to look beyond promotions and postings and recognise the opportunity and responsibility that comes with being part of the civil services. Don't keep postings and promotions in mind. Just think that you have got a chance which very few people get, he said. The Chief Minister also asked the officers to prepare themselves for challenges that Jammu and Kashmir may face in the coming decades, including improving education, making cities cleaner and more liveable, addressing climate change and responding to emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence. He said that the nature of governance and the challenges before society could change significantly over the next 10 to 20 years, and called upon the young officers to remain adaptable, innovative and committed to public service. Omar Abdullah assured the officers that the Government would extend all possible support to help them discharge their responsibilities effectively and overcome difficulties in their professional journey. You will be in the service. You have to take advantage of that stability and assurance and think about how you would like to see Jammu and Kashmir at the end of your service, he said. CM Abdullah said he hoped the officers would live up to the expectations of their parents, families and the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He wished the newly appointed officers success in their careers and urged them to always choose the right path, even when it was difficult. Make the right decision and serve the people of Jammu and Kashmir, the Chief Minister said.
