Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that Jabalpur, known as the City of Marble, will now also be recognised across the country for its cleanliness. Jabalpur will serve as a model of cleanliness for other cities as well. This achievement of Madhya Pradesh is the result of the dedication and hard work of its sanitation workers. Cleanliness holds special significance in Sanatan culture, particularly before the festival of Diwali. During Diwali, people also worship the broom, a symbol of cleanliness, along with Goddess Lakshmi. Sheetla Mata is revered as the Goddess of cleanliness. Our Gods and Goddesses also inspire society to maintain cleanliness.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav congratulated all the residents and sanitation workers of Jabalpur. He also appreciated the significant contribution of local public representatives in making Jabalpur the second cleanest city in the country. The Chief Minister called on everyone to collectively resolve to make Jabalpur the country's number-one city. Madhya Pradesh’s cities, including Gwalior, Ujjain, Rewa, Depalpur, Budhni, Sagar and Dewas, secured nine out of the 27 awards across various categories.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav expressed these views while addressing the 'Safai Mitra Samman' ceremony at Mans Bhawan in Jabalpur. He formally inaugurated the programme by lighting the ceremonial lamp. The Chief Minister warmly welcomed and honoured the sanitation workers by showering flower petals on them and appreciated their contributions. He encouraged them, emphasising that their efforts are vital to building a clean and beautiful society.
PM Shri Modi Launched NAMASTE Scheme to Ensure Safety of Sanitation Workers
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Jabalpur had established its identity across every parameter of the Swachh Survekshan. The Jabalpur Municipal Corporation will receive 182 CNG vehicles. An amount of ₹75 crore will be provided by the State and Central Governments for the Garbage Collection Station and Integrated Solid Waste Management Project. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has taken the resolve to build a Swachh Bharat and initiated healthy competition among cities across the country to promote cleanliness. Prime Minister Shri Modi launched the NAMASTE Scheme to ensure the safety of sanitation workers, under which facilities such as safety equipment and health check-ups are provided. Sanitation workers will also be covered under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav urged all sanitation workers to get their Ayushman cards made to avail themselves of its benefits. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Khattar had announced the cities recognised for cleanliness.
Committed to All-Round Development of Mahakoshal Region
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Jabalpur enjoys the special blessings of Maa Narmada. The State Government has planned the Jabalpur-Bhopal-Indore Economic Corridor. One of the three proposed universities under RGPV will also be established in Jabalpur. The State Government is committed to the all-round development of the Mahakoshal region. The coming years will belong to Jabalpur, and the Mahakoshal region will receive several major development projects. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Modi, all cities of Madhya Pradesh, including Jabalpur, will continue to progress.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that November 15 marks the birth anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The State Government is organising programmes to accord due recognition and honour to tribal icons. The week-long celebrations commemorating the birth anniversary of tribal hero Birsa Munda are commencing across the state from today. The first programme is being held in Jabalpur, the land of Veerangana Rani Durgavati and Raja Shankar Shah and Raghunath Shah.
Mayor Shri Jagat Bahadur Singh Annu said that Jabalpur had secured the second position in the country for cleanliness in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26. During the COVID-19 pandemic, sanitation workers performed their duties with the dedication of soldiers. It is because of the contributions of these sanitation warriors that Jabalpur and Gwalior received awards, making the entire state proud. A large number of public representatives, sanitation workers, their family members and local residents attended the programme.
