Jehanabad district celebrated its 40th Foundation Day on Saturday with a grand awareness program organized by the district administration, dedicated to cleanliness, social respect, and environmental protection. Jehanabad was carved out of Gaya district and granted independent district status on August 1, 1986.

The event commenced with a 'Prabhat Pheri' (morning procession) led by District Magistrate Chhirid W. Bhutia. The procession started from Hospital Mod, passed through Ambedkar Chowk, and concluded at Kargil Chowk. It saw the participation of Superintendent of Police Kota Kiran Kumar, senior administrative and police officials, students from various schools, members of Scout and Guide, and a large number of common citizens. During the procession, a cleanliness drive was also conducted, with the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police personally sweeping the roads and urging people to maintain hygiene. Officials appealed to citizens to keep their homes, localities, and public places clean and make cleanliness a part of their daily routine.

The District Magistrate announced that this year's district foundation day theme is "Respect." She emphasized equal respect for every individual in society, particularly focusing on the respect and safety of women. She stated that respectful behavior towards women is the moral duty of every citizen and that society will only develop when everyone respects each other's dignity and rights.

Superintendent of Police Kota Kiran Kumar, in his address, highlighted that cleanliness and social respect are hallmarks of a developed society. He called upon the youth to play an active role in ensuring women's respect, safety, and maintaining social harmony. He reiterated that the police administration is committed to ensuring the safety and dignity of every citizen. The program concluded with a tree plantation drive at the District Collectorate premises, where officials planted saplings and urged for more tree plantations and their regular care to protect the environment.