Indore is likely to win another award in the 2023 Swachh Survekshan, set to be announced on January 11 And will become 7th time cleanest city of India. However, Surat’s recent 7-Star Ranking has made the competition tougher. The award ceremony, where winning cities will be honored by President Draupadi Murmu, is scheduled for January 11.
Indore, known for winning the cleanest city title six times in a row, has received an invitation, but the specific positions will only be revealed during the event. Mhow cantonment board and Madhya Pradesh have also been invited to receive awards.
What Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya Said?
Indore has been declared the ‘Cleanest City of the Country’ for the seventh consecutive time, as announced by the Urban Administration Development Minister, Kailash Vijayvargiya.
हम सबके लिए प्रसन्नता का विषय है कि स्वच्छता के मामले में हमारे शहर निरंतर प्रगति कर रहे हैं। इंदौर लगातार सातवें साल देश में नंबर वन की दौड़ में आगे है। 98 प्रतिशत नगरीय निकायों को ओडीएफ प्रमाणीकरण मिला है। वॉटर प्लस शहर भी 2 से बढ़कर 7 हो गए हैं। pic.twitter.com/lsrH7FlMwG
— Kailash Vijayvargiya (@KailashOnline) January 8, 2024
Kailash Vijayvargiya congratulated the Mayor of Indore, the people, and the employees of the Indore Municipal Corporation for achieving the title of the cleanest city for the seventh time. He also commended Mhow Cantonment for winning the cleanest title in its category, using the saying “As the old cock crows, so does the young” to highlight how Mhow learned from Indore’s success.
What Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav Said?
Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav and IMC commissioner Harshika Singh have received an invitation for a national award event from the President of India. However, they are not sure about the specific ranking Indore has achieved. The Mayor expressed confidence in winning the first rank and maintaining the title of the country’s cleanest city for the seventh consecutive year.
Which Other City Can Challenge Indore This Time To Become Cleanest City Of India?
According to IMC additional commissioner Siddhartha Jain, Indore has successfully met all 48 parameters of the 2023 Swachh Survekshan toolkit and is leading in the race to secure the first rank.
However, the competition has become more challenging this year, as Surat and Navi Mumbai have also achieved the prestigious 7-Star Ranking, which Indore won last year, making the competition tougher. In the previous year, Indore earned 200 points with the 7-Star Ranking and managed to outperform Surat by a narrow margin of only 50 points, securing the top position.
What Are Parameter To Declare a Cleanest City?
To determine the cleanest city of India, certain factors are considered in an annual survey called Swachh Survekshan. These factors include how well the city manages waste collection and transportation, whether it has proper methods for disposing of waste, if it is open defecation-free with sufficient toilets, and the overall sanitation infrastructure.
The survey also looks at citizen engagement, feedback, and the city’s efforts to involve the public in cleanliness initiatives. Other aspects include access to clean water, the coverage of sanitation facilities in households, innovative practices, and campaigns promoting behavioral change for cleanliness.
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