India, July 7 -- The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has launched a month-long "Adopt Cleanliness, Drive Away Disease" campaign to promote hygiene and prevent spread of diseases.

The initiative, being conducted in compliance with the guidelines of the ministry of housing and urban affairs and the department of urban local bodies, Haryana, will last till July 31, said officials on Sunday.

The drive, started on Saturday (July 5), primarily aims to raise public awareness about hygienic practices and encourage community participation in maintaining cleanliness across the city.

Sumit Kumar, joint commissioner of the Swachh Bharat Mission, MCG, emphasised that the campaign is not limited to government efforts but is intended to foste...