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Hans India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
GVMC bags first rank in ‘Safai Mitra Surakshit Shehar'
Visakhapatnam: The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) bagged the much-coveted national-level Swachh award under Swachh Survekshan 2024. As part of the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0., GVMC secured the top place in the special category of 'Safai Mitra Surakshit Shehar' for its outstanding commitment to the safety and dignity of sanitation workers. The award was presented by Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal to AP Municipal Administration Principal Secretary Suresh Kumar, Mayor Peela Srinivasa Rao and GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg at the Swachh Survekshan 2024 awards presentation ceremony held in New Delhi on Thursday. Expressing pride in securing the first position in the 'Safai Mitra Surakshit Shehar' category, Mayor Peela Srinivasa Rao termed it as a matter of great honour for the city of Visakhapatnam and GVMC. He attributed credit to the safai workers, citizens, public representatives, corporators, Swachh Visakha ambassadors, residents' welfare associations, NGOs, and corporation officials and staff who contributed to the achievement. He congratulated GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg and called for his continued efforts to make Visakhapatnam the cleanest city in the ensuing 'Swachh Survekshan 2025' as well. GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg said Visakhapatnam has consistently maintained its image as one of the cleanest cities in the country, and this award is a result of citizen participation, efforts of the municipal workforce, and support from public representatives.
Hans India
08-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
People urged to prioritise hygiene, cleanliness in surroundings
Visakhapatnam: GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg called upon people of Visakhapatnam to maintain cleanliness in their surroundings and cooperate with the officials in safeguarding the environment. He was speaking at the 'Swachhta Pakhwada' programme organised jointly by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited Visakh Refinery and Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC). Flagging off the Swachh raths along with HPCL Visakh Refinery executive director (VR) Ramesh Krishnan and CGM-HR Ganta Kiran Kumar, the Commissioner said that in line with the vision of Swachh Bharat, Swarna Andhra - Swachh Andhra, and Swachh Visakha, the 15-day-long Swachhta Pakhwada programme will continue till July 15. Among other programmes, awareness drives on cleanliness in city surroundings, plastic control, distribution of cloth bags, environmental protection and urban development are focused and they serve as an inspiration to all, the Commissioner underlined. Appreciating the HPCL Visakh Refinery officials for organising these programmes with a sense of social responsibility, the Commissioner suggested them to adopt the Malkapuramarea under their corporate social responsibility initiative and come forward to develop parks, roads, street lighting, centre medians, beautification and other infrastructure. He assured that the GVMC would provide technical support required for it. Further, he suggested setting up a permanent stall in the HPCL Malkapuram area or nearby colonies to make eco-friendly alternatives to plastic products easily accessible to the public. The Commissioner appealed to the people of Visakhapatnam to prioritise hygiene and cleanliness in their surroundings as every small habit could bring about a big change in protecting the city's environment. Later, executive director (VR) Ramesh Krishnan stated that eight Swachh raths have been deployed across all GVMC zones for publicity, along with four street-play teams and a puppet show team to create awareness among people. The street play teams performed plays conveying messages on cleanliness and environmental protection, encouraging use of alternatives to single-use plasticitems.
