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Varanasi Crowned 'Best Riverfront Town' in National Cleanliness Survey
11 Nov
Summary
- Varanasi achieved third place for 'Best Riverfront Town' in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26.
- The city was recognized for its clean Ganga ghats and improved riverfront management.
- Awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony in New Delhi.
Varanasi has secured third position in the 'Best Riverfront Town' category for the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 survey. This recognition follows its earlier 'Best Ganga Town' award in the 2024-25 survey. The accolades were presented by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi.
The city's achievement stems from its exemplary cleanliness along the Ganga ghats, enhanced sewage treatment infrastructure, and effective riverfront management. Varanasi has consistently ranked high in riverfront cleanliness assessments since 2020.
The survey evaluated cities based on factors like sewage treatment, waste management, and ghat cleanliness. Water quality testing from various points along the river, including Assi and Dashashwamedh ghats, was also a critical component of the assessment.
Varanasi's success is attributed to continuous cleaning efforts across its 84 ghats, drain tapping to prevent pollution, and the use of technology like trash skimmers. Initiatives also include recycling floral waste into compost and incense. Celebrations marked the occasion at the Varanasi Municipal Corporation headquarters.
