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Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
MP make progress in sanitation with 24 civic bodies getting Water+ cert
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh witnessed substantial advancement in sanitation, with Water+ certifications increasing from seven in 2023 to 24 in 2025, showing significant improvement in liquid waste and drainage systems. ODF-certified cities increased from 9 to 15, whilst ODF++ certifications experienced a slight reduction from 362 to 339. The Garbage Free City (GFC) classification showed improvement at every level. The number of 7-star rated cities increased from one to three between 2023 and 2025. Additionally, 5-star rated cities grew from one to three. Cities with 3-star ratings increased from 24 to 36, whilst those with minimum 1-star qualification rose from 132 to 161. Operational statistics revealed varied results. Door-to-door waste collection decreased from 90.59% in 2023 to 79.7% in 2025, possibly due to altered reporting criteria. However, source segregation increased substantially from 54.1% to 95.4%. Waste processing efficiency also improved significantly, rising from 73.58% to 95.4%. The 2025 statistics indicate enhanced waste management procedures, increased community engagement, and substantial infrastructure development, highlighting continuous improvement in Madhya Pradesh's sanitation standards. The state doubled its presence in elite Green Facility Certification categories, specifically 5-star and 7-star ratings, demonstrating significant improvement. Water+ certifications experienced a threefold increase, indicating enhanced liquid waste and drainage management practices. Source segregation improved dramatically from 54.1% to 95.4%, likely due to effective public campaigns and improved monitoring efforts.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Cities rise in cleanliness rankings, but gaps persist on ground
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh demonstrated notable enhancements in its Swachh Survekshan evaluation from 2023-24 to 2024-25. The assessment covered 383 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), up from 378. The state's national achievements expanded with eight awards in 2025, compared to six in 2023. "Madhya Pradesh's urban bodies have set a remarkable benchmark in the Swachh Survekshan 2024, a feat that resonates with pride across the state," said MP UAD minister, Kailash Vijayvargiya in a social media post. The state witnessed substantial advancement in sanitation, with Water+ certifications increasing from seven in 2023 to 24 in 2025, showing significant improvement in liquid waste and drainage systems. ODF-certified cities increased from 9 to 15, whilst ODF++ certifications experienced a slight reduction from 362 to 339. The Garbage Free City (GFC) classification showed improvement at every level. The number of 7-star rated cities increased from one to three between 2023 and 2025. Additionally, 5-star rated cities grew from one to three. Cities with 3-star ratings increased from 24 to 36, whilst those with minimum 1-star qualification rose from 132 to 161. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 4BHK+Family Lounge+Utility room at 4.49Cr (All Incl)* ATS Triumph, Gurgaon Book Now Undo Operational statistics revealed varied results. Door-to-door waste collection decreased from 90.59% in 2023 to 79.7% in 2025, possibly due to altered reporting criteria. However, source segregation increased substantially from 54.1% to 95.4%. Waste processing efficiency also improved significantly, rising from 73.58% to 95.4%. The 2025 statistics indicate enhanced waste management procedures, increased community engagement, and substantial infrastructure development, highlighting continuous improvement in Madhya Pradesh's sanitation standards. The state doubled its presence in elite Green Facility Certification categories, specifically 5-star and 7-star ratings, demonstrating significant improvement. Water+ certifications experienced a threefold increase, indicating enhanced liquid waste and drainage management practices. Source segregation improved dramatically from 54.1% to 95.4%, likely due to effective public campaigns and improved monitoring efforts.
