Gurugram (Haryana) [India], August 25 (HBTV): Foreign nationals living in Gurugram on Sunday organised a cleanliness drive to clear roads and drains in the city.

Lazar, a participant from Serbia, urged citizens to clean at least a two-metre area beside their homes and shops. Explaining the motive behind the initiative, he said that India is an amazing country but residents often neglect the areas outside their houses.

‘Everyone should keep the area within two metres of their house or shop clean. We can do this much for our country. This idea came because this land is beautiful. India is amazing. The only problem is that people also need to take care of things that are outside their house. Indian people are among the cleanest on the planet,’ Lazar said.

He added that he began the cleanliness drive ten days ago and has participated in similar small cleanups across India. ‘But the moment it’s about things outside their house, they think it’s not their issue. We have to change that. I started this campaign only ten days ago. Before that, I was doing small cleanups all over India, like in Tamil Nadu, Bangalore, and Rishikesh,’ he said.

Another participant, Matilda from France, expressed her love for India but voiced disappointment over the lack of cleanliness in Gurugram. ‘India is amazing. I love this country. But it is very sad that sometimes there is a lot of garbage everywhere,’ she said.

In July, the Haryana Government reiterated its commitment to improving cleanliness and drainage systems in Gurugram. During a meeting with the city’s prominent citizens, Chief Secretary TVSN Prasad directed officials to draft new plans based on the suggestions received.

(ANI)