The Hindu 02.11.2009
Mass cleaning camp, awareness programmes held
Staff Reporter
SALEM: A mass cleaning camp, awareness programmes and competitions marked the Local Administration Day celebrations in Salem on Sunday.
The civic administration conducted the mass cleaning camp in Maravaneri.
Over 250 sanitary workers carried out garbage and drainage cleaning works. Earthmovers were used to desilt a major drainage channel passing through the area.
The workers also distributed handbills carrying information on personal hygiene, mosquito control and environmental protection.
The civic body also organised a programme to distribute prizes to the winners of various competitions conducted as a part of the celebration.
Speaking on the occasion, Mayor J. Rekha Priyadarshini promised that the civic body would initiate concerted efforts to implement the under ground drainage project and dedicated water supply scheme quickly.
The Corporation had approached the Central government to seek funds for the dedicated water supply scheme, she said. She said that the celebration was organised to improve the relationship among people, officials and elected representatives of the Corporation.
Later, the Mayor distributed prizes to the winners of the competitions.
She also distributed assistance to beneficiaries selected under various government schemes.
