Chandigarh, August 28, 2026: Punjab Local Government Minister Harjot Singh Bains has announced a special 10-day statewide cleanliness campaign from August 29 to September 7, aimed at eliminating Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs) and making cities and towns across Punjab cleaner.
Chandigarh, August 28, 2026: Punjab Local Government Minister Harjot Singh Bains has announced a special 10-day statewide cleanliness campaign from August 29 to September 7, aimed at eliminating Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs) and making cities and towns across Punjab cleaner.
Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, Bains said the campaign will further strengthen the state government's “Mission Clean Punjab” initiative. He emphasised that keeping Punjab clean is a collective responsibility, describing the state as the sacred land of Gurus and saints.
Special Drive From August 29 to September 7
During the 10-day campaign, MLAs, Deputy Commissioners, Municipal Corporation Commissioners, Additional Deputy Commissioners, Executive Officers and NGOs will participate in cleanliness activities across the state.
Bains said elected representatives and officials will be present on the ground every morning to identify and eliminate garbage dumping points. He also said he would personally participate in field inspections during the campaign.
Focus on Garbage Vulnerable Points
The campaign will primarily target open garbage dumping locations, officially identified as Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs).
According to Bains, around 600 GVPs have been identified in Amritsar, while approximately 450 have been identified in Patiala, highlighting the scale of the sanitation challenge facing major cities.
Special teams will be established at Municipal Corporations and Municipal Councils to monitor the campaign and ensure that identified sites are cleared promptly.
Citizens Can Report Garbage Spots Through M-Seva
The Punjab Government is also asking residents to actively participate in the campaign.
Citizens will be able to use the M-Seva app to upload photographs of garbage vulnerable points in their neighbourhoods. A unique complaint ID will reportedly be generated, allowing residents to track the status of their complaints.
The initiative is intended to make citizens active participants in identifying problem areas rather than relying entirely on municipal teams.
Bains Appeals to Support Safai Sewaks
The minister also highlighted the role of sanitation workers in keeping Punjab clean.
Bains said Safai Sewaks often clean areas only to find garbage being dumped again at the same locations. He urged residents not to undo the work of sanitation workers by throwing waste at freshly cleaned sites.
He appealed to citizens to cooperate with sanitation workers and take responsibility for maintaining cleanliness in their own neighbourhoods.
“Mission Clean Punjab” to Get Fresh Push
The special campaign will build on the government's ongoing Mission Clean Punjab programme.
Under the existing initiative, senior officials have been conducting daily field inspections between 7 am and 8 am to monitor sanitation conditions.
The 10-day campaign is expected to increase the presence of elected representatives and senior officials on the ground and accelerate the removal of garbage from vulnerable locations.
Cleanliness Called a Collective Responsibility
Bains said the campaign should not be viewed simply as a government programme but as a people's movement.
He emphasised that government agencies can remove garbage and improve sanitation infrastructure, but long-term results will depend on residents ensuring that cleaned locations remain free from waste.
The minister's message comes at a time when urban local bodies across Punjab are facing continuing challenges related to waste collection, open dumping and maintaining public spaces.
Dedicated Monitoring Mechanism
To ensure that the campaign delivers results, special monitoring teams will be constituted at Municipal Corporations and Municipal Councils.
These teams will track the clearance of identified GVPs and work towards ensuring timely action.
The government has also encouraged citizens to use the M-Seva reporting mechanism to bring unattended garbage locations to the attention of authorities.
Key Highlights 10-day cleanliness drive: August 29 to September 7. Mission: Eliminate identified Garbage Vulnerable Points across Punjab. Minister: Harjot Singh Bains, Local Government Department. Amritsar: Around 600 GVPs identified. Patiala: Around 450 GVPs identified. Citizen participation: Garbage spots can be reported through the M-Seva app. Monitoring: Special teams will operate at Municipal Corporations and Municipal Councils. Officials on ground: MLAs and senior officials will participate in the campaign. Main appeal: Residents should cooperate with Safai Sewaks and avoid dumping waste at cleaned locations. Why the Campaign Matters
Clean public spaces are directly linked to public health, environmental quality and the overall appearance of Punjab's cities and towns.
The government's focus on GVPs is intended to address locations where repeated open dumping creates persistent sanitation problems.
The success of the campaign, however, will depend not only on removing existing waste but also on preventing the same sites from becoming dumping grounds again.
Conclusion
Punjab's upcoming 10-day special cleanliness drive represents a renewed effort to tackle open garbage dumping and improve sanitation across the state.
Harjot Singh Bains has urged government officials, elected representatives, NGOs and citizens to work together, stressing that Punjab's spiritual and cultural heritage makes keeping the state clean a shared responsibility.
With the campaign beginning on August 29, authorities will now focus on clearing identified garbage hotspots and ensuring that residents have a mechanism to report sanitation problems.
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