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MCG announces Shekhar Gurera as official cartoonist for Swachh Survekshan

Chandigarh, Jan 30 (UNI) Municipal Corporation of Gurugram on Tuesday announced renowned cartoonist Shekhar Gurera from Gurugram as the official cartoonist (Brand Ambassador for cartoons) for Swachh Survekshan 2018.
The engagement would entail Mr Gurera contributing a series of cartoons around various aspects of cleanliness. The aim is to sensitise citizens to follow best sanitation practices through unique medium of cartoons.
Additionally, the cartoons will also appeal to citizens to actively participate in the ongoing Swachh Survekshan with their feedback, thus contributing to the city’s ranking.

Speaking on the appointment of Mr Gurera, Joint Commissioner and nodal officer for Swachh Bharat Mission in Gurugram Anu Sheokand said, “Municipal Corporation of Gurugram is delighted to have Mr Gurera onboard us, as the official cartoonist (Brand Ambassador for cartoons) for Swachh Survekshan 2018. Being a distinguished citizen of Gurugram and a renowned cartoonist, we are confident that his cartoon designs will help us take the message of cleanliness to the citizens in a creative manner. I appreciate his voluntary support in our efforts to sensitize citizens around cleanliness and most importantly encouraging them to actively participate in Swachh Survekshan 2018. I also urge citizens to keep their surroundings clean and participate in Swachh Survekshan 2018. Its only when the corporation and citizens work hand-in-hand, we can together realize the Swachh Gurugram vision.”

The cartoon designs touch upon various elements of cleanliness and Swachh Bharat Mission, including waste segregation, open defecation free and following other best practices like saying no to plastics, keeping the surroundings clean.

Speaking on his appointment, Mr Gurera said, “I am happy to support Municipal Corporation of Gurugram’s initiatives to create awareness around cleanliness and sanitation and essentially participation in Swachh Survekshan 2018. I believe that each and every citizen of Gurugram should come forward and participate in the ambitious and noble Swachh Bharat Mission program. Cartoons have a unique way to inspire people and often have a profound impact on the on-lookers. I hope my contribution of cartoon designs will help in sensitizing citizens to follow healthy sanitation practices and to maintain cleanliness. It’s also my appeal to the citizens of the city to come forward and participate in Swachh Survekshan 2018.”

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