Nagpur, India- In a ceremony held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) honored 50 exemplary cleanliness workers for their dedicated service. The event was organized to mark Martyrs' Day for Sanitation Workers, a day commemorating the sacrifice of sanitation workers who fought for their rights.

The ceremony, held at the NMC headquarters, was presided over by Dr Gajendra Mahalle, Head of the Solid Waste Management Department and Deputy Commissioner. Key attendees included Chief Sanitation Officer Mr Rohidas Rathod, Senior Health Inspector Mr Lokesh Basanwar, and various zonal and sanitation inspectors.

Dr. Mahalle emphasized the significance of July 31, which marks the day in 1954 when Dr. B.R. Ambedkar led a movement in Delhi demanding justice for sanitation workers. During this protest, Mr. Bhoomsingh, a sanitation worker, was martyred. This day is observed across the country in his memory, honoring his contribution by recognizing outstanding permanent sanitation workers annually.

Dr. Mahalle encouraged zonal officers to organize monthly events to recognize the efforts of sanitation workers and maintain cleanliness and health in the city. The NMC has been consistently honouring exemplary workers, except during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The ceremony was conducted by Mr. Arun Turkhel, and Mr. Rajiv Rajurkar delivered the vote of thanks.

Honorees by Zone:

• Zone 1, Lakshmi Nagar:

  1. Mr. Shivram Samude
  2. Mr. Vijay Dhondbaji Ghughuskar
  3. Mr. Raju Moon
  4. Mrs. Babita Mohan Dake
  5. Mrs. Sharda Subhash Bais

• Zone 2, Dharampeth:

  1. Mr. Kanhaiya Govardhan Baksare
  2. Mr. Anil Baliram Bankar
  3. Mr. Dhanpal Dharmdas Bhimte
  4. Mrs. Sanjubai Raju Rajkarosia
  5. Mrs. Nirmala Munnaswami Totalwar

• Zone 3, Hanuman Nagar:

  1. Mr. Anup Nainsingh Kaisari
  2. Mr. Pradeep Sukhram Shende
  3. Mr. Tilak Nathhu Satpute
  4. Mrs. Ujjwala Shyamkunwar Vasnik
  5. Mrs. Shila Tularam Raut

• Zone 4, Dhantoli:

  1. Mr. Surjit Gypsy
  2. Mr. Bandu Rajaram Meshram
  3. Mr. Chandramani Namdev Gajbhye
  4. Mrs. Sunita Suresh Khare
  5. Mrs. Lilabai Purushottam Dhanvijay

• Zone 5, Nehru Nagar:

  1. Mr. Shyamrao Karuji Gedam
  2. Mr. Siddharth Mahadev Madke
  3. Mr. Lakshman Anandarav Potpose
  4. Mrs. Shila Gopal Ramteke
  5. Mrs. Nanda Gopal Dahikar

• Zone 6, Gandhibagh:

  1. Mr. Ashok Mangal Chaudhary
  2. Mr. Vitthal Narayan Meshram
  3. Mr. Pandurang Haribhau Gadikar
  4. Mrs. Geeta Kedar Nath Karihar
  5. Mrs. Savita Anil Chimote

• Zone 7, Sataranjipura:

  1. Mr. Rajendra Namdev Dhavne
  2. Mr. Devendra Haridas Ambade
  3. Mr. Vikas Ramaji Sangole
  4. Mrs. Chhaya Sundarlal Shendre
  5. Mrs. Vandana Sanjay Sorte

• Zone 8, Lakadganj:

  1. Mr. Shivkumar Tatoba Mate
  2. Mr. Ravindra Babulal Bhondekar
  3. Mr. Mohan Gulab Chavan
  4. Mrs. Chandrakala Devchand Kohad
  5. Mrs. Rekha Sunil Janware

• Zone 9, Asinagar:

  1. Mr. Ravindra Sajjjan Ramteke
  2. Mr. Rajkumar Kawadu Dongre
  3. Mr. Rajesh Daulat Patil
  4. Mrs. Nirmala Gopal Vasnik
  5. Mrs. Kavita Shankar Samudra

• Zone 10, Mangalwari:

  1. Mr. Angat Binda Basela
  2. Mr. Sohan Singh Pannalal Ghatate
  3. Mr. Hirendra Brijlal Dagor
  4. Mrs. Usha Arun Sonkar
  5. Mrs. Sajjoo Rajesh Dake

The Nagpur Municipal Corporation continues to honor and support the dedicated efforts of its sanitation workers, recognizing their critical role in maintaining the city’s cleanliness and health.