While most will just pass piles of garbage, one man proceeds to get his hands dirty and clean them. This inspiring initiative of his called ‘Ek Din, Ek Gully’ is slowly changing the streets of Gurugram and also the way its residents think.
The man behind this unusual movement is Milos, a Serbian national who adopted Gurugram as his city. Never wanting to just complain, Milos spends his mornings cleaning litter-filled alleys and dusty roads, doing so while declaring his mission loud and clear: “India ko saaf rakhna hai.”
How the Endeavour Started
Milos says he looked around and saw so much wastage lying around residential and market areas. He explains, “I wanted to do something real instead of waiting for someone else to fix it.” Thus was born a personal pledge: every day, clean one gully!
Coming prepared with gloves, garbage bags, and his cleaning tools, Milos really starts work early; oftentimes before the city has even woken up. In fairly little time, he has managed to hopefully wipe a few scratch marks off the city by cleaning up neglected lanes into usable spaces.
Social Media Hype and the Making of a Local Star
Images and videos of Milos cleaning up litter, sweeping roads, and bagging trash spread fast on social media, making him an unwitting local hero of sorts. People began calling him a “real-life Swachh Bharat warrior.”
A Mission Beyond Cleaning
Milos stresses that this is one of many efforts. The big picture is to induce habit change. Talking waste disposal and recycling with motorists, shopkeepers, and kids is part of the act.
“Keeping India clean is everybody’s duty, not just the government’s,” declares Milos. “If every single person cleaned even his or her own doorstep and refrained from littering, our cities would shine.”
Facing Challenges Head-On
This work also brings its own set of problems. Milos encounters bad smells, unsafe waste, and even some skepticism from passersby. “Some people ask me why I am doing this when I am not even Indian,” he shares. “But I see the whole planet as our shared home. If I live here, I have a responsibility to help keep it clean.”
Sometimes, he gets discouraged, but his work actually gets done, and another factor encouraging him is that people in the township are slowly starting to understand what he is trying to do and are supporting his work.
Recognition and Collaboration Opportunities
The Gurugram municipal administration has taken note of his work and has been exploring some avenues for associating him with further ongoing gigantic-scale public cleanliness drives. Environmentalists have admired his efforts, describing it as a bridge between awareness and action.
The Journey from Serbia to Gurugram Streets
Arriving in India as a professional, Milos decided to stay on account of his love for the Indian people and culture. Now, with his campaign Ek Din, Ek Gully, he is giving back to society in real terms.
“My message is simple,” Milos smiles. “India ko saaf rakhna hai. It begins with me, it begins with you, and it begins today.”
Garbage-Free Roads to Sin-Free Lives
While cleaning our surroundings is important for a healthy and beautiful environment, real cleanliness is that which begins from within. Removing waste from streets is good, but removing the inner filth of kaam (lust), krodh (anger), moh (attachment), lobh (greed), and ahankaar (ego) is far more essential. This inner purification can only be achieved by following the path shown in our spiritual scriptures. These scriptures reveal that Kabir Sahib is the Supreme God, and by worshipping Him through the true mantras given by a Complete Spiritual Leader, one can cleanse the soul, end the cycle of birth and death, and attain salvation. Today, Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj is giving those true mantras exactly as prescribed in the holy texts. By practicing this Satbhakti (true worship), we can purify our souls and reach Satlok, the eternal abode of peace. To know more about it read the book “Jeene Ki Raah.” And visit Sant Rampalji ji Maharaj YouTube channel.
FAQs about ‘Ek Din, Ek Gully’ initiative in Gurugram
1. Who is the person behind the ‘Ek Din, Ek Gully’ initiative in Gurugram?
Ans. Milos, a Serbian national who has made Gurugram his home.
2. What is the main goal of the ‘Ek Din, Ek Gully’ campaign?
Ans. To clean one street (gully) every day and inspire people to keep their surroundings clean.
3. How does Milos start his cleaning work each day?
Ans. He begins early in the morning with gloves, garbage bags, and cleaning tools.
4. How have Gurugram residents responded to Milos’s efforts?
Ans. Many residents have praised his work, and some have joined his clean-up drives.
5. What message does Milos want to convey through his campaign?
Ans. “India ko saaf rakhna hai — it begins with me, it begins with you, and it begins today.”
