Swachhbuckling show: LMC's waste mgmt and green initiatives
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Lucknow: The city's third-place finish in the national Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 isn't just a symbolic win — it's the result of major structural reforms, technological integration, and active citizen engagement led by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC).
Here's a breakdown of the work that earned the city its high ranking.
The city's strong performance can be attributed to several key initiatives, including the daily processing of 2,100 tonnes of fresh waste at Shivri and the clearance of 6.5 lakh tonnes of legacy waste. Organic waste is managed through composting and Bio-CNG/Bio-CBG plants. A fleet of over 1,250 electric vehicles collects waste in real-time, while public awareness campaigns reached 4 crore people.
Additionally, a C&D waste plant and zonal centres were established, 3.5 lakh saplings were planted, and over 250 open gyms were developed, transforming former dump sites into recreational spaces.
The introduction of 96 electric sweepers reduced PM10 levels by 41%. The city also showcased sustainability by building roads with plastic waste and creating furniture from seized single-use plastic.
Speaking to TOI, mayor Sushma Kharkwal said, "Securing the third place nationally and first in Uttar Pradesh in Swachh Survekshan 2025 is a proud moment for Lucknow.
This achievement reflects the commitment of citizens, sanitation workers, and LMC officials. I thank defence minister Rajnath Singh, CM Yogi Adityanath, and ministers AK Sharma and Suresh Khanna for their support. This recognition inspires us to aim higher and lead by example in urban transformation.
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Discussing the future plan, the mayor said, "In the next six months, we will install compact garbage transfer stations to prevent garbage from being dumped in the open.
We will also expedite the process of making a waste-to-energy plant soon for the city to make it 100% garbage-free."
Former LMC commissioner Inderjit Singh, who played a vital role in making the city's sanitation plan and its execution, said, "It's the achievement of the entire LMC officials and workers. There is a lot more to be done for the city, including increasing more green cover, source segregation of garbage, and e-waste management."
Additional municipal commissioner Arvind Kumar Rao said, "It's just an example of the participation of the public and municipal corporation partnership. We have included the best techniques in garbage management and sanitation."
Municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar stated, "Door-to-door garbage collection is at 100%. To improve it, user charges have been added to house tax, helping track service coverage and payments. Citizen participation is key to top rankings. The Shivri waste plant will be cleared and converted into a park. "
Masood Mallick — CEO of Re Sustainability Ltd, the company running Lucknow Swachhata Abhiyan (LSA) — said: "EV-based smart collection vehicles, India's first IoT-enabled electric street sweepers, modern fixed compactor stations, and a central Command and Control Centre to track performance and optimise services in real time helped Lucknow achieve the swachch ranking."
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