Land Resources Department launches “One Day, One Hour, Together” cleanliness campaign

The Department of Land Resources has recently announced the “One Day, One Hour, One Together” cleanliness campaign, aimed at strengthening the cleaning of public spaces, agricultural land, and water bodies across various regions. Under this initiative, each community is asked to conduct a collective cleaning activity for one hour on a designated day, which will not only improve environmental cleanliness but also increase social participation. A senior officer of the department explained that the campaign aligns with the existing Swachh Bharat Mission while also considering sustainable land-use management. In particular, the accumulation of residues, plastic waste, and unwanted debris in agricultural areas negatively affects soil fertility, a problem that this campaign seeks to prevent.

The campaign actively invites local schools, volunteer organizations, and panchayats to participate. The department has already organized initial cleaning drives in several districts, resulting in noticeable improvements in the condition of roads, playgrounds, and riverbanks. Additionally, under this initiative, recycling points have been established for waste management, and citizens are being educated on segregating waste into different categories. Experts believe that if this community participation continues, it will help mitigate the long-term impacts of climate change and ensure sustainable agricultural production.

In the future, the Department of Land Resources plans to expand this model to other states, so that the spirit of “One Day, One Hour, One Together” can be established at the national level. This initiative not only promotes cleanliness but also sets new standards for social cohesion and environmental responsibility.