In the run up to Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, 2023 and responding to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for a nationwide cleanliness drive “Shramdaan for Swachhata”, a cleanliness drive was undertaken under the supervisions of Nagaland governor La Ganesan at the Raj Bhavan, Kohima compounds and the areas in and around in the vicinity of Raj Bhavan on September 30, 2023.
According to a Raj Bhavan statement, Ganesan in his message stressed on the adage “cleanliness is next to godliness” said that cleanliness can prevent most of the major health problems.
He, therefore, urged all to maintain cleanliness in their homes, surrounding and streets to prevent the diseases. He also called upon the people to make cleanliness a habit and part of their daily lifestyle.
Rajesh Soundararajan, secretary to governor, officers and staff of Raj Bhavan, DC Kohima Shanavas and his officers, KMC administrator and staff and other officials joined the drive.