Punjab’s Minister for Local Government, Zeeshan Rafiq, announced that the province is fully equipped and ready to maintain cleanliness and sanitation during Eid-ul-Azha, with thorough plans already in place. Speaking to the public, he emphasized that the sanitation strategy would be transparently communicated and strictly enforced.
Under the “Suthra Punjab” campaign, a vast array of machinery and personnel have been deployed throughout both urban and rural areas. The government has organized 180 sales points through free cattle markets, with the Shahpur Kanjran Model Market, inaugurated by the Punjab Chief Minister, standing out for its efficient sanitation and security measures.
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To support residents in the proper disposal of animal waste, approximately 12 million waste bags will be distributed at union councils, special camps, and available on request via the 1139 helpline.
Over the three days of Eid, around 180,000 sanitation workers will manage more than 380,000 tons of animal waste, with over 36,000 vehicles dedicated to waste collection, along with nearly 292,000 brooms and handcarts in use.
Rafiq highlighted that, similar to Eid-ul-Fitr, extensive cleaning will also be conducted in graveyards and mosques, with 27,000 mosques scheduled for cleaning across Punjab. Additionally, 4,000 camps and primary waste collection points will be set up at the union council level.
The province will also establish 1,684 communal sacrifice sites (ijtimai qurbangahs) and 816 waste disposal locations. To combat unpleasant odors, rosewater and phenyl sprays will be widely applied, using over 30,000 liters of rosewater and more than 142,000 units of phenyl.
These comprehensive measures showcase Punjab government’s strong commitment to ensuring cleanliness, public health, and effective waste management during one of the year’s most demanding sanitation challenges.
