Residents of Nabha town in Patiala district took brooms, gloves, and masks to clean the historic Nabha Fort on Monday, highlighting the neglected condition of the heritage site. The initiative, led by newly elected municipal councillor Yadvinder Singh, saw volunteers remove garbage from the route passing through the fort and clean the adjoining park.
Community-Led Initiative
The cleanliness drive was organized after residents repeatedly raised concerns about the deteriorating sanitation at the fort, a monument linked to the legacy of Nabha's erstwhile rulers. Yadvinder Singh, whose ward is located far from the fort area, said the idea emerged during a cleanliness drive near the college grounds, where several residents urged him to take up the fort's upkeep.
"People kept calling us about the condition of the fort. After receiving repeated requests, we appealed through social media for volunteers to join a cleanliness campaign," Singh said, according to a Tribune News Service report.
Volunteer Turnout and Efforts
A large number of residents turned up for the drive, spending several hours clearing garbage and overgrown weeds from the premises. The volunteers worked diligently to restore some dignity to the historic site, which had been marred by neglect.
Concerns Over Preservation
Local residents expressed concern over the lack of maintenance of the historic monument and urged local authorities to take steps for its preservation. They emphasized that heritage sites such as Nabha Fort are an integral part of the region's history and deserve better care. The drive has sparked a conversation about the need for regular upkeep and government intervention to protect such cultural landmarks.
