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Indore Crowned India's Cleanest City for 8th Consecutive Year
17 Jul
Summary
- Indore recognized for unparalleled commitment to cleanliness
- Awarded in new 'Super Swachh League' for top-performing cities
- Celebrations erupt across the city, with sanitation workers leading the festivities
In a remarkable achievement, the city of Indore has been officially recognized as India's cleanest city, securing the top spot in the Swachh Survekshan 2024. The announcement, made on Thursday in Delhi, saw President Draupadi Murmu honoring Indore for its unparalleled commitment to cleanliness and its consistent excellence in the annual cleanliness survey.
Adding another feather to its cap, Indore was the first city to be awarded in the newly formed 'Super Swachh League,' a category that comprises the top-performing cities in different population groups. This recognition highlights Indore's sustained leadership in the realm of sanitation and its ability to maintain its position as a role model for other cities across the country.
The news of Indore's triumph was met with jubilant celebrations across the city. Sanitation workers, the unsung heroes behind Indore's cleanliness success, took to the streets, distributing sweets, dancing to "Swachhata Anthems," and bursting firecrackers, reflecting the collective pride in their city's remarkable accomplishment.
