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News18
21-07-2025
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Shillong bags Promising Swachh Shehar award at Swachh Survekshan 2024-25
Shillong, Jul 21 (PTI) Shillong has earned the title of 'Promising Swachh Shehar of State/UT' under Swachh Survekshan 2024–25 Awards, marking a remarkable turnaround in the city's urban sanitation journey, officials said on Monday. The Meghalaya capital had been trailing in national rankings for years before emerging as a frontrunner this year. The recognition was announced as part of the nationwide Swachh Survekshan initiative conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), government of India. According to officials, the award reflects sustained efforts of the Shillong Municipal Board, along with active public participation and awareness drives that have helped improve the city's waste management systems and sanitation standards. Reacting to the honour, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said it reflects the state government's strong commitment to improve. He told PTI, 'This award reflects our strong commitment to building clean, green, and sustainable urban spaces in Meghalaya. The city has shown significant improvement in key indicators such as door-to-door waste collection, processing of waste, citizen feedback, and public cleanliness." The award marks a significant shift in Shillong's Swachh Survekshan performance over the years. The city ranked 371st in 2021 and 348th in 2022, and was listed among the bottom-tier cities in 2023. The Swachh Survekshan, launched under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), is the world's largest urban cleanliness survey and aims to foster healthy competition among cities to improve sanitation outcomes. Shillong's recognition is seen as a major boost for Meghalaya's ongoing efforts to promote a cleaner and healthier environment across urban centres. PTI JOP MNB (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 17:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hans India
18-07-2025
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- Hans India
Rajamahendravaram bags 19th national rank
Rajamahendravaram: The Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation (RMC) has secured the 19th rank at the national level and 2nd rank in Andhra Pradesh under the category of cities with a population between 3 to 10 lakh in the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25 Awards. The award was presented by Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Thursday. East Godavari district collector and Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation Commissioner (Full Additional Charge) Dr P Prasanthi received the award on behalf of the city. RMC Additional Commissioner PV Ramalingeswar, MHO Vinutna also accompanied. Speaking to 'The Hans India' on the occasion, Dr Prasanthi termed the recognition a major milestone in the city's urban development journey. She attributed the achievement to innovative sanitation initiatives, the adoption of smart technology, efficient door-to-door garbage collection, recycling efforts, and the active participation of sanitation workers and citizens. She noted that Rajamahendravaram has around 1,12,780 households generating approximately 160 tonnes of waste daily. The city has been processing wet waste into organic compost. Over 1,400 sanitation workers and a fleet of 182 vehicles are engaged in a streamlined door-to-door waste collection system, she added. Prasanthi expressed hope that with continued public cooperation, the city would achieve even better rankings in the future. She noted that Rajamahendravaram had previously ranked 54th, and the leap to 19th reflects significant progress in urban cleanliness and citizen involvement.
India Today
17-07-2025
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- India Today
Indore is India's cleanest city for 8th time in row
Indore has once again secured the top spot as India's cleanest city, marking its eighth consecutive win in the central government's annual Swachh Survekshan survey, followed by Surat and Navi Mumbai. President Droupadi Murmu presented the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25 Awards during a national ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi today. Organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), the event honoured cities and urban bodies for their efforts in maintaining cleanliness under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U).advertisementSwachh Survekshan is the world's largest urban cleanliness survey, assessing cities on parameters such as waste management, sanitation infrastructure, and citizen participation. Indore's feat is attributed to a series of innovative measures and active civic engagement. The city has enforced strict waste segregation, promoted an incremental garbage reduction policy, and fostered a culture of cleanliness among its residents. From vigilant citizens and rickshaw drivers to street hawkers and businesses, Indore's collective commitment to staying litter-free continues to set a benchmark for other announcement came days after Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav exuded confidence that Indore will be honoured in the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25 Awards, securing the top spot. "This new category recognises past performance and future potential. Indore deserves this position," Yadav had said.- Ends
