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UP govt to felicitate Safayi Mitras on Gandhi Jayanti

UP govt to felicitate Safayi Mitras on Gandhi Jayanti

Lucknow, Sep 13 (UNI) In a significant tribute to the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi the Uttar Pradesh government is set to recognise the outstanding contributions of Safayi Mitras and other individuals in the field of cleanliness with the 'Swachhata Hi Seva Award' on October 2, official sources said here on Friday.
Sources said that the initiative is part of a broader cleanliness campaign, 'Swachhata Hi Seva,' to run across the state from September 17 to October 2. The award, which will be presented in nine different categories, aims to felicitate public participation, dedicated associates and special initiatives in the cleanliness drive, they said.
The selection of awardees will be made by a committee at both the state and district levels.

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