PM Modi urges Mayors to make their cities vibrant, clean and beautiful

Cities are the driving force of our economy. We should make our cities a hub of a vibrant economy. Prime minister Narendra Modi  said this while inaugurating the all india Mayors' conference in Viranasi via video conferencing on Friday. He urged the Mayors' to make their cities vibrant, clean and beautiful. Elaborating on the renovation works done in Varanasi, Modi said development of Kashi will be a roadmap for the development of other cities in the country.  He urged the Mayors to work towards cleanliness in their wards and organise beauty competitions between the wards. Referring to the ‘One District One Product’ programme of Uttar Pradesh government, the Prime Minister asked Mayors to push for a unique identity of their cities promoted by some unique product or place in the city.

The Prime Minister said most of the cities in our country are traditional cities, developed in a traditional way. He said in this era of modernization, the antiquity of these cities is equally important. The Prime Minister insisted that destroying the existing structures is not the way but emphasis should be on rejuvenation and preservation.Modi called upon the Mayors to work on a waste management revenue model. He said converting waste into wealth will benefit the cities immensely. He said it will not only help in contributing towards building a 'Swachh Bharat' but also a 'Swasth Bharat'. The Prime Minister urged citizens to participate in making their cities better and future-ready. He said that 'Jan Bhagidari' will truly take our nation forward towards newer heights. Modi further said we should know the Birthdate or 'Janm divas' of our cities and celebrate the day. He said it will give a new identity to our cities.

Mayors from various states across the country are participating in the conference which is being organised by the Department of Urban Development, Uttar Pradesh. The theme of the Conference is “New Urban India”. It has been the constant endeavour of the Prime Minister to ensure ease of living in urban areas. The government has launched multiple schemes and initiatives to address the issues of dilapidated urban infrastructure and lack of amenities. A special focus of these efforts has been the state of Uttar Pradesh, which has witnessed tremendous progress and transformation of the urban landscape, especially in the last five years.