MLIRC personnel, civilians together take up cleanliness drive in Belagavi

Army and civilians in Belagavi join forces to clean up Savgaon Lake and Mission Road. Families of MLIRC also take part in cleanliness drive. Joint effort demonstrates potential for transformative change when stakeholders work together for a common cause. Indian Army's dedication to Swachh Bharat Abhiyan reflects holistic approach to nation-building, setting powerful example for citizens.

A cleanliness drive under Swachchata Hi Seva Abhiyan: Ek Ghanta Ek Tareek was launched at the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre (MLIRC) in Belagavi on Sunday.

It was undertaken by all ranks and their families thus responding to a call for action for cleanliness and sanitisation.

As part of the drive, a collaborative cleanliness action was organised by the Army and the villagers of Savgaon to clean up the Savgaon Lake which was used by the locals for immersion of Ganesh Idols during Ganesh Visarjan.

The response from the locals was overwhelming. Their synchronised efforts transformed the area into a pristine space, mirroring their commitment to both military and community service. In addition, a weeding and bund maintenance, along the ponds and tracks of Argaan Talaab, was also carried out by the troops.

To instill this cleanliness discipline in the Agniveers, the young soldiers carried out a cleanliness drive in and around the Regimental Centre and dedicated their morning towards sprucing up the surroundings.

A joint effort by the Army and civilian authorities cleaned up the roads. The spirit of Swachchata Abhiyan marked a remarkable transformation of the once-dilapidated Mission Road into a clean thoroughfare, becoming a symbol of community cooperation. It served as an inspiring example of what can be achieved through community mobilisation, cooperation and a shared commitment to cleanliness and sustainability.

The families of the Regimental Centre also took forward the cleanliness drive in the living areas thus contributing towards the well-being of troops and instilling core values of environmental cleanliness.