Signature Campaign – Gandhi Maidan

The Climate Agenda organized a successful signature campaign under the Harit Safar Abhiyan initiative, aiming to promote sustainable urban mobility and create awareness among Patna’s citizens. The campaign was held at five different locations in Patna, including Gandhi Maidan, Marine Drive, Veer Kunwar Singh Park, NIT Ghat, and Buddha Smriti Park, from July to August 2025.

Objectives

The campaign had three main objectives:

  1. To engage with citizens directly, raise awareness about sustainable mobility, and inspire individual action.
  2. To build visibility and grassroots support for the Harit Safar Abhiyan and encourage the formation of a community-driven urban mobility advocacy network in Patna.
  3. To strengthen public connection with the Harit Safar Abhiyan and initiate a conversation around clean transportation policies with a bottom-up approach.

Key Highlights

  1. Strategic locations were selected to maximize outreach and engagement.
  2. Over 8 youth ambassadors, city forum members, interns, and TCA team members participated in crowd engagement, volunteer coordination, and signature management.
  3. Multilingual interactions ensured inclusive communication.
  4. Creative placards and slogans were used to attract attention and convey the message.

Achievements and Impact

  1. Over 500 pledge signatures were collected from diverse groups, including students, workers, homemakers, and the elderly.
  2. Increased public understanding of the importance of sustainable mobility and individual choices.
  3. Strengthened youth leadership through hands-on public engagement.
  4. TCA’s campaign messaging was amplified through word of mouth and social media sharing.

Key Demands from Youth and Public

  1. Improved public transport system.
  2. Safe infrastructure for cycling and walking.
  3. Promotion of electric vehicles to reduce air pollution.
  4. Safe and convenient options for women and children in public transport.

Conclusion

The Harit Safar Abhiyan signature campaign was a success, engaging citizens and promoting sustainable urban mobility in Patna. We look forward to building on this momentum and continuing to work towards a greener and more sustainable future for our city.