Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Surat Cleaning Workers Felicitated; Welfare Fund Raised on PM's Birthday
Surat's cleaning workers were celebrated on Prime Minister Modi's birthday.
They received a big thank you for helping Surat become a very clean city.
A special fund of 10 crore rupees was created to help them with things like education and housing by offering them interest free loans.
A new plan to promote green vehicles and recycling was also introduced, and some additional funds were created for workers in other cities too!
A famous singer even donated his performance fee to the cause.
Surat Municipal Corporation cleaning workers were felicitated on PM Modi's 75th birthday.
Rs 10 crore raised for the welfare of the cleaning staff, providing interest-free loans.
The fund will be managed by a committee headed by the Municipal Commissioner.
The event also saw the launch of SMC's Green Vehicle Policy 2025.
Playback singer Kailash Kher donated his fee of Rs 50 lakh to the fund.
- Who
- Surat Municipal Corporation cleaning workers
- What
- Were felicitated and received a welfare fund on PM Modi's birthday
- When
- Wednesday evening
- Where
- Surat, India
- Why
- To support their welfare and recognize their contribution
- Event
- Felicitations and fund raising for Surat cleaning workers
- Location
- Surat, India
- Fund Amount Raised
- Rs 10 crore
- Fund Use
- Interest-free loans for cleaning staff welfare
- Additional Fund
- Rs 5 crore for cleaning workers in Navsari and Gandevi
- Green Vehicle Policy
- Launched to promote alternative fuels and recycling