Chandigarh, April 4: Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal today visited Dulheri village in Bhiwani district, which has become a source of inspiration for the Swachhata Abhiyan across the country. He said that Dulheri village has done the work of spreading the message of cleanliness in the country, for which the people of the village deserve appreciation. Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has also praised the Swachhata Abhiyan of Dulheri village in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme.

The Chief Minister said that tractor trolleys will be given in 135 big villages of the state under the Swachhata Abhiyan and the number of safai karamcharis will also be increased as per requirement. He said that other villages should also follow the Swachhata Abhiyan, considering Dulheri as a model. He instructed the Deputy Commissioner and the local representatives to conduct Swachhata Abhiyan in the villages on the basis of Dulheri model in Bhiwani district.

He said that under the Swachhata Abhiyan, manure will be prepared by composting the garbage of the village within one to two acres of land. The village panchayat can earn by selling this manure, he added.

The Chief Minister also announced an amount of Rs 5 lakh to Yuva Swachhata Jan Sewa Samiti of Dulheri village for cleanliness drive.

On the occasion, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Sh. JP Dalal, MP Sh. Dharambir Singh, MLA Sh. Mohan Lal Kaushik and other dignitaries were also present.