Sanitary warriors from Lucknow Municipal Corporation working without a break

Pranchal Srivastava | TNN | Updated: Apr 24, 2020, 10:29 IST

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LUCKNOW: Sarvesh Kumar, a sanitary worker in Lucknow Municipal Corporation, wakes up daily at 5am, wears his uniform and mask, picks up his broom and goes straight to his assigned area to clean filth and collect garbage regardless of the coronvirus infection threat.
“I make sure to complete whatever duty is assigned to me with full responsibility. I take a bath as soon as I return home after completing my duty and maintain social distance while working and also at home. Even a slight laxity will be dangerous, hence we work extra hours, but ensure cleanliness in the city,” Sarvesh told TOI.
More than 10,000 sanitary workers are working overtime these days to check outbreak of Covid-19 in the city. They clean drains, sweep streets and collect garbage from bins and households. Some are also involved in sanitization drive, sprinkling disinfectant across the city. While most of the population has been asked to stay home, sanitary workers are reporting daily without taking leave or weekly offs.
People are also acknowledging their contribution by thanking them or applauding for them.