India, Oct. 2 -- Pune - A citizen-led cleanliness campaign organised by Inquilab Jayate was conducted at the 250-year-old Katraj Lake Dam area in Pune on Thursday afternoon, bringing together around 350 citizens to clean the historic site. During the drive, nearly 1,100 kg of waste was collected from the area, highlighting the extent of garbage accumulation around the water body and the need for sustained efforts to keep such public spaces clean.

"The response from citizens was extremely encouraging, particularly the participation of the VIIT students and professors. Collecting around 1,100 kg of waste from a historic location like Katraj Lake shows both the scale of the challenge and what can be achieved when citizens come together. Our...