Home to millions but eyesore to many, slums are always
considered substandard, encroached, unhygienic and
overcrowded part of the city. While the dwellers are
struggling to make the both ends meets, the common people
seldom pay a visit to such places. Hence, not only the
basic amenities but the concept of hygiene and cleaner
neighborhood is alien concept.
With the objective of slum beautification and involve citizen in
keeping the city clean and beautiful, Patna Municipal Corporation
has launched the Rang De Basti Campaign. Daubing the dwellings with
explosions of bright colours, lovely pictures and strong messages,
the Rang De Basti is not just any other slum beautification drive
but a platform for citizen engagement in city sanitation and
promoting the spirit of “Humara Shahar Maange Humara Sath”
The USP of the campaign is that this is being done not by
professional firm but by student artists and children of those
slums. While students are chalking the sketches on the wall, the
coloring part is taken care of by the kids residing in that slum
only. Children not only painted the walls but also distributed the
responsibility among themselves to maintain their beauty as well.