Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) “Upholding the Spirit of Seva, Strengthening the Wari! Delighted to be at the clo” — TopicDigg

Upholding the Spirit of Seva, Strengthening the Wari! Delighted to be at the closing ceremony of the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department's 'Nirmal Wari' and the Chief Minister's Medical Assistance Cell's 'Charan Seva' initiative in Pandharpur, today. The Wari is a centuries-old tradition that has continued uninterrupted, enduring every challenge. It is our duty to ensure that every Warkari is provided with the best possible facilities and services. The Palkhi halt villages and Pandharpur often faced sanitation and hygiene challenges after the Wari. Since its launch in 2016, the Nirmal Wari initiative has transformed the Wari through significant improvements in sanitation and overall management, led by the Rural Development Department. Every Warkari accompanying the Palkhis of Sant Tukaram Maharaj and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj is regarded as a reflection of Mauli. Guided by this spirit, 5000 mobile toilets, safe drinking water, sanitation facilities and German hangers were provided. The Chief Minister's Relief Cell also organised foot care and essential medical services with the support of dedicated doctors, volunteers and Swachhata Doots. The Wari was efficiently managed across 14 districts, with Warkaris expressing satisfaction with the arrangements. The Chandrabhaga riverfront and the Pandharpur riverbed were cleaned, ensuring the town remained clean despite the arrival of 30–35 lakh Warkaris, while sustainable measures have been put in place to maintain cleanliness even after the Wari. I sincerely appreciate the administrative officials, police personnel, Swachhata Doots, volunteers and artists for their dedicated efforts in successfully implementing the Nirmal Wari initiative and raising public awareness through various art forms. Minister Girishbhau Mahajan, Minister Jaykumar Gore, MLC Rajendra Raut, MLA Samadhan Autade, MLA Gopichand Padalkar and other dignitaries were present. @girishdmahajan @Jaykumar_Gore @samadhanautade1 @GopichandP_MLA #Maharashtra# #Pandharpur# #NirmalWari# #AshadhiWari#