Bhubaneswar: The Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, will celebrate Local Self-Government(LSG) Day on August 31st. A week-long series of public outreach programs will be held in all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) from August 25th to 30th.
The events are designed to foster citizen participation, promote environmental awareness, and strengthen community bonds. Key initiatives include:
- “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” (Urban Plantation Drive) to identify and plant local saplings.
- Awareness rallies involving students, Self-Help Groups, and civil society.
- The “Green Ward” campaign to promote eco-friendly practices.
- GARIMA IEC Campaigns to raise awareness about sanitation workers’ welfare.
- SAHAJOG Camps to improve citizen engagement and service delivery.
- The “Har Ghar Tiranga – Har Ghar Swachhata” initiative, combining patriotism with cleanliness.
- Patha Utsav, an early morning event to encourage community recreation.
- Sports Day activities to engage youth and students.
These programs will help create a more inclusive celebration of Local Self-Government Day, emphasizing the crucial role citizens play in building clean, green, and vibrant cities.