3-star cleanliness rating for Patna in nat'l survey
The state capital also retained its 'Water Plus' certification, as did Gaya, while Bhagalpur and Supaul were awarded one-star GFC ratings. Patna ranked 21st among 40 cities in the 'Million Plus' category for overall cleanliness. With a score of 10,584 out of 12,500, Patna's performance improved significantly, rising by 67% from last year's score of 6,320.9, based on assessments of sanitation and cleanliness initiatives.
According to the detailed report card, Patna scored 100% in cleanliness of residential areas, market spaces and water bodies. The report also highlighted 99% waste processing versus generation, 96% efficiency in both door-to-door waste collection and cleanliness of public toilets, 64% in source segregation and 44% in dumpsite remediation.
The announcement event was attended by senior officials of the urban development and housing department, including secretary Abhay Kumar Singh, Patna municipal commissioner Animesh Kumar Parashar and additional secretary Vijay Prakash Meena.
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Two women sanitation workers, Sulekha Devi and Manti Devi, were also part of the Patna delegation at the Delhi event. Sulekha, from Shanichara Sthan, has worked with the Patna Municipal Corporation for eight years while Manti, from Cheena Kothi, has been serving for the past two years.
Speaking on the occasion, secretary Singh expressed satisfaction at the recognition and committed to further improvements: "All necessary steps will be taken to keep all municipalities in the state clean, tidy and beautiful.
We will strive to win more awards in Swachh Survekshan 2025."
Urban development and housing minister Jibesh Kumar lauded the progress and said, "In the previous cleanliness survey, only two cities – Patna and Supaul – received a one-star rating. This time, two cities have received 1-star and two cities have earned a 3-star rating in the GFC category."
He added, "Last time, 56 cities received the ODF (open defecation free) Plus certificate, whereas this year, 100 cities have achieved this recognition.
Also, Gaya has been awarded the ODF Plus Plus (ODF++) certificate, a distinction not earned by any city last year."
Patna also improved its national standing among Ganga towns, rising to fourth position among 88 towns, up from sixth place the previous year.
"The state govt places special emphasis on cleanliness. As a result, cities across Bihar are becoming cleaner by the day. The department is continuously striving to improve rankings through consistent efforts," the minister said.
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