LUCKNOW, Dec. 22 -- Ahead of the December 25 Rashtra Prerna Sthal event in the Vasant Kunj area of the state capital and in preparation for Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar on Sunday directed officials to ensure high standards of cleanliness, beautification and civic management across key routes and public spaces.

Kumar inspected major stretches from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (CCSIA) to Rashtra Prerna Sthal and asked departments to prioritise the preparations, stressing that the city must present a clean, organised and welcoming image for visitors and residents.

During the inspection, Kumar reviewed sanitation, road lighting, footpaths, dividers, green belts, drain cleaning and encroachme...