Speaker of State Legislative Assembly  Rampada Jamatia  Calls Upon Every Citizen to Play an Active Role in Maintaining Cleanliness.

Agartala, Tripura, 15th of August, 2026 : On the eve of the celebration of the 80th Independence Day, an awareness programme under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was organized today in the premises of the State Legislative Assembly to promote cleanliness and hygiene. The event was attended by Hon’ble Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly Rampada Jamatia, Assembly Secretary Amiya Kanti Nath, Additional Secretary Biplab Das, Joint Secretary Siddhartha Mahato, along with officials and employees from various departments of the Assembly.

Addressing the gathering, Speaker Rampada Jamatia highlighted the importance of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and called upon every citizen of the country to actively participate in maintaining cleanliness. He stated that Mahatma Gandhi had envisioned a clean India, and to realize that vision, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on October 2, 2014. As a result, widespread public awareness regarding cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation has been created across the country. He emphasized that cleanliness is not limited to keeping roads, markets, and homes clean; people’s minds and thoughts should also be pure and positive. He said that both external and internal cleanliness are essential for building a healthy, beautiful, and developed society.

Referring to the achievements of the Swachh Bharat Mission, he noted that the construction of millions of toilets in remote areas of the country has significantly improved sanitation and hygiene standards. He also expressed the view that cleanliness will serve as a vital foundation for achieving the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. The Speaker urged everyone to cultivate cleanliness as a daily habit and inspire others to do the same. On the eve of Independence Day, all those present took a pledge to maintain cleanliness. The programme concluded with a cleanliness drive conducted within the Assembly premises and surrounding areas.