A special cleanliness drive was conducted on Wednesday across all Gram Panchayats in Kadwa block of Katihar district. This initiative was part of the 'Swachhta Hi Seva 2026' program, under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural) and Lohia Swachh Bihar Abhiyan. During the campaign, community and public places, intersections, and areas around temples were thoroughly cleaned. Accumulated garbage was collected and disposed of properly. Sanitation workers also cleaned river channels and areas around Panchayat offices.

Local public representatives, Panchayat staff, and villagers actively participated in this drive. Residents were educated on proper waste disposal, segregating wet and dry waste, and refraining from littering public spaces. Meraj Alam, Mukhiya of Belaun Panchayat, stated that cleanliness is not just a government initiative but the responsibility of every villager. He urged people to avoid throwing garbage in public areas and to dispose of household waste in designated spots to keep villages clean and beautiful.

Emphasis was placed on maintaining regular cleanliness even after the campaign concludes. People were encouraged to remove any visible dirt and to raise awareness about cleanliness among others. The primary objective of this Panchayat-level campaign was to foster a clean environment in rural areas and instill regular cleaning habits among the populace, thereby contributing to a clean and healthy society.