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The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) has emerged as the best performer among mega cities for its initiative in the Swachh Sarvekshan — a national survey of sanitation initiatives — even as Mysuru bagged overall best performing city honours.
Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Monday presented trophies and mementos to 15 cities after announcing the Swachh Sarvekshan results. Mumbai’s Deputy Mayor Alka Kerkar, Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr Pallavi Darade, and Deputy Commissioner Prakash Patil accepted the award from Mr Naidu at a function held at the National Media Centre in New Delhi.
Mumbai was ranked 10th overall among all cities and has dramatically improved its ranking from 147 last year to be among the top 10, civic officials said. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation bagged ‘Top Mover in West Zone’ award while the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation was adjudged the best performer among satellite cities.
Chandigarh, Vishakhapatnam, Surat were adjudged best performers in the north, south and west zones, while the New Delhi Municipal Council was adjudged best performer among Smart Cities and best in service level status. Gangtok was the best performer in the northeast and among state capitals as well.
Allahabad, Nagpur, Vishakhapatnam, Bhubaneshwar, and Imphal won awards for ‘Top Mover’ in north, west, south, east and northeast zones.
Mumbai is 10th cleanest city in India, finds nationwide survey - MUMBAI - The Hindu
Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Monday presented trophies and mementos to 15 cities after announcing the Swachh Sarvekshan results. Mumbai’s Deputy Mayor Alka Kerkar, Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr Pallavi Darade, and Deputy Commissioner Prakash Patil accepted the award from Mr Naidu at a function held at the National Media Centre in New Delhi.
Mumbai was ranked 10th overall among all cities and has dramatically improved its ranking from 147 last year to be among the top 10, civic officials said. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation bagged ‘Top Mover in West Zone’ award while the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation was adjudged the best performer among satellite cities.
Chandigarh, Vishakhapatnam, Surat were adjudged best performers in the north, south and west zones, while the New Delhi Municipal Council was adjudged best performer among Smart Cities and best in service level status. Gangtok was the best performer in the northeast and among state capitals as well.
Allahabad, Nagpur, Vishakhapatnam, Bhubaneshwar, and Imphal won awards for ‘Top Mover’ in north, west, south, east and northeast zones.
Mumbai is 10th cleanest city in India, finds nationwide survey - MUMBAI - The Hindu
