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Time of India
17-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Chikiti wins third time in a row, Aska secures maiden victory
Berhampur: Aska Notified Area Council (NAC) in Ganjam district was adjudged the cleanest city in Odisha under the small cities (with a population between 20,000 and 50,000) category in the Union govt's annual Swachh Survekshan (SS) 2024-25 survey, the results of which were declared on Thursday. In the national ranking, the NAC town of Chikiti in the district stood second in the small cities category (with less than 20,000 population). Both the towns secured three-star ranking in the category of garbage-free city certification, conducted by the ministry of housing and urban affairs (MoUHA) to assess cleanliness and sanitation of cities and towns across the country. President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards to the urban local bodies (ULB) at an event organized by MoHUA in New Delhi on Thursday. While Aska was awarded the first time, Chikiti NAC got the award for the third time. "Today is a proud moment for all Aska residents as the urban local body was adjudged as the first cleanest city in the state and second in the country. It was only possible due to the active cooperation of the people and the ULB staff's sincere work," Aska NAC's chairperson Bineta Swain, who received the award in Delhi, said. Rajesh Kumar Mohapatra, Aska NAC's executive officer, said they would try to get a five-star rating under the garbage-free city category next year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo Deepa Kumari Sahu, the chairperson of Chikiti NAC who was also in New Delhi, said the award was dedicated to the people of Chikiti. "Due to their cooperation and dedication of the staff, the town got a national award for the third time in a row," she added. Manohar Lal, Union minister for urban and housing affairs, and Tokhan Sahu, the minister of state, were also present at the event.
NDTV
17-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
President Murmu To Present Swachh Survekshan Cleanliness Awards Today
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu will confer the prestigious Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards for urban cleanliness during a national ceremony organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on Thursday. Marking its ninth edition, Swachh Survekshan (SS) 2024-25 is the world's largest urban cleanliness survey and a key pillar of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U). The event will unveil the cleanest cities in India, honouring the outstanding efforts made by urban local bodies in advancing the mission. This year's awards will be presented across four major categories: Super Swachh League (SSL) Cities, the top three clean cities in five different population categories, Special Categories including Ganga Towns, Cantonment Boards, SafaiMitra Suraksha, and Mahakumbh, and the State Level Awards for Promising Clean Cities of States/UTs. A total of 78 awards will be conferred during the ceremony. The Swachh Survekshan, launched in 2016 with just 73 urban local bodies, has since expanded exponentially to cover over 4,500 cities. The 2024-25 edition continues to build on this legacy, spotlighting the theme of 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,' according to the MoHUA. More than 3,000 trained assessors carried out detailed inspections in every ward across the country over a period of 45 days. A hallmark of this year's assessment was its inclusivity and scale, according to the ministry, which added that over 11 lakh households were surveyed, while public engagement soared to a record high with 14 crore citizens participating through face-to-face interactions, the Swachhata App, MyGov, and various social media platforms. Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 adopted a structured, technology-driven methodology based on 10 parameters and 54 indicators, offering a comprehensive insight into sanitation and waste management in urban India. The ministry also mentioned that the unique feature of this year's edition is the introduction of the Super Swachh League (SSL) -- a special league recognising cities that have consistently demonstrated excellence in cleanliness. The SSL includes cities that ranked in the top three at least once in the last three years and remain in the top 20 per cent of their population category this year. The league aims to both reward consistency and inspire others to strive for better performance. For the first time, cities have been classified into five population-based categories for a more equitable evaluation -- Very Small Cities (population under 20,000), Small Cities (20,000 - 50,000), Medium Cities (50,000 - 3 lakh), Big Cities (3 - 10 lakh) and Million-Plus Cities (over 10 lakh). Each category has been assessed using criteria specifically suited to its size and needs, ensuring that smaller cities can compete fairly and be recognised for their progress. Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 continues to serve as a beacon of India's urban transformation, promoting behavioural change, rewarding excellence, and inspiring collective civic pride across the country.
