· MC Theog ranks among Top 20 Urban Local Bodies of the country
· Vikramaditya Singh receives prestigious award from President Droupadi Murmu
Under the visionary guidance and leadership of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and state government's commitment to making Himachal Pradesh cleaner, greener and more sustainable, the state has achieved yet another milestone by securing a place among the Top 20 Urban Local Bodies in the country under Swachh Survekshan.
Minister of Urban Development Vikramaditya Singh Neeraj Kumar received the award from President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held in New Delhi today. The award holds special significance as, for the first time, the state's recognition has been conferred in the presence of the President.
Vikramaditya Singh said that the state government has made concerted efforts to improve the overall performance of Urban Local Bodies under Swachh Survekshan. As a result of these focused initiatives, coordinated efforts and continuous monitoring by the government, Municipal Council Theog has been successful in bringing laurels to the state.
He added that the achievement reflects the dedication and collective efforts of the Urban Development Department, Directorate of Urban Development, municipal authorities, sanitation workers and citizens. It also demonstrates the state government's commitment to strengthening urban sanitation infrastructure, improving waste management systems, ensuring public participation and promoting sustainable cleanliness practices.
The state government has reiterated its commitment to further strengthening the urban cleanliness ecosystem and motivating all ULBs to achieve higher standards of sanitation, waste management and citizen participation in the coming editions of Swachh Survekshan.
The Swachh Survekshan, India's annual cleanliness assessment and ranking exercise, was launched in the year 2016 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, government of India, with the objective of encouraging healthy competition among Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and promoting improved sanitation, cleanliness and sustainable waste management practices across the country.
Over the nine editions of Swachh Survekshan conducted so far, Himachal Pradesh has consistently made its presence felt and received awards and recognition in various categories for its efforts towards improving urban sanitation, cleanliness and solid waste management.
Director Urban Development department Neeraj Kumar was also present on the occasion.
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