Cleanliness Drives

STATUS
Completed
LOCATION
Jaisalmer
YEAR
2017
In 2013, the I Love Jaisalmer initiative began a restoration project at the Jaisalmer Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Over 25 days, volunteers cleaned the fort's grounds, ramparts, boundary walls, and a neglected hillock. This effort inspired "Sunday For Sonar," where 60 to 300 people gathered on six consecutive Sundays to clean inaccessible areas. The project also relocated the fort's parking and provided shelter for stray cattle. This initiative was recognized by the Prime Minister’s 'Swachch Bharat Abhiyan' as the second-largest cleanliness drive in India.

The campaign extended to Gadisar Lake, a popular tourist spot, where the initiative cleaned the lake, restored public facilities, planted trees, and prepared plans for better drainage and the restoration of ancient structures. After 1.5 years of upkeep, the area was handed over to local authorities.

The heritage route through the 1,500 x 750 feet fort complex and city market was cleaned. In partnership with municipal authorities, I Love Jaisalmer introduced door-to-door garbage collection and waste segregation for restaurants and hotels, installed 750 dustbins, and initiated night-time cleaning services.

Additionally, 40 volunteers helped clean and repair the infrastructure of the 150-bed Government Hospital in Jaisalmer. The foundation also organized blood donation camps, provided essential medical equipment, and established a dedicated "I Love Jaisalmer" ward, making a significant impact on local healthcare services.

IMPACT

5,000+ locals
Mobilized for cleaning 450,000 sq. ft. of sloped areas and 180,000 sq. ft. of garbage-filled ramparts within the fort.
750 dustbins installed
Across tourist spots
Upgraded Jaisalmer district hospital
Serving 65,471 people
125 restaurants and hotels.
Introduced garbage collection.

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