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Top 10 Cleanest Cities in India: A Model for Sustainability

These Top 10 Cleanest cities in India are leading the way in waste management, public toilets, and tree plantation drives.


India, a country of over 1.3 billion people, has been struggling with various environmental issues such as air and water pollution, deforestation, and waste management. However, there are some cities that are leading the way in terms of cleanliness and sustainability. In this article, we will discuss the top 10 cleanest cities in India, as per the list released by the Government of India, referring to Indore, Surat, Vijayawada, Pune, Navi Mumbai, Raipur, Bhopal, Vadodara, Visakhapatnam, and Ahmedabad.

Indore:

Indore has been consistently ranked as the cleanest city in India for four years in a row (2017-2020). The city has a well-planned waste management system, with segregation at source and door-to-door collection of waste. The city’s administration has also implemented a successful public toilet system, with around 1,300 public toilets across the city. Indore also has a successful tree plantation drive, with around 3 lakh trees being planted in the city in the past few years.

Surat:

Surat, the diamond capital of India, has been ranked as the second cleanest city in India for three consecutive years (2017-2019). The city has implemented a successful waste management system, with segregation at source and door-to-door collection of waste. Surat has also implemented a successful public toilet system, with around 500 public toilets across the city. The city’s administration has also been actively involved in tree plantation drives, with around 3 lakh trees being planted in the city in the past few years.

Vijayawada:

Vijayawada, a city in Andhra Pradesh, has been ranked as the third cleanest city in India for two consecutive years (2019-2020). The city has implemented a successful waste management system, with segregation at source and door-to-door collection of waste. Vijayawada has also implemented a successful public toilet system, with around 400 public toilets across the city. The city’s administration has also been actively involved in tree plantation drives, with around 1.5 lakh trees being planted in the city in the past few years.

Pune:

Pune, a city in Maharashtra, has been ranked as the fourth cleanest city in India for three consecutive years (2017-2019). The city has implemented a successful waste management system, with segregation at source and door-to-door collection of waste. Pune has also implemented a successful public toilet system, with around 600 public toilets across the city. The city’s administration has also been actively involved in tree plantation drives, with around 1.5 lakh trees being planted in the city in the past few years.

Navi Mumbai:

Navi Mumbai, a planned satellite city of Mumbai, has been ranked as the fifth cleanest city in India for three consecutive years (2017-2019). The city has implemented a successful waste management system, with segregation at source and door-to-door collection of waste. Navi Mumbai has also implemented a successful public toilet system, with around 400 public toilets across the city. The city’s administration has also been actively involved in tree plantation drives, with around 1.5 lakh trees being planted in the city in the past few years.

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Raipur:

Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh, has been ranked as the sixth cleanest city in India for two consecutive years (2019-2020). The city has implemented a successful waste management system, with segregation at source and door-to-door collection of waste. Raipur has also implemented a successful public toilet system, with around 200 public toilets across the city. The city’s administration has also been actively involved in tree plantation drives, with around 2.5 lakh trees being planted in the city in the past few years.

Bhopal:

Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, has been ranked as the seventh cleanest city in India for three consecutive years (2017-2019). The city has implemented a successful waste management system, with segregation at source and door-to-door collection of waste. Bhopal has also implemented a successful public toilet system, with around 500 public toilets across the city. The city’s administration has also been actively involved in tree plantation drives, with around 2 lakh trees being planted in the city in the past few years.

Vadodara:

Vadodara, a city in Gujarat, has been ranked as the eighth cleanest city in India for two consecutive years (2019-2020). The city has implemented a successful waste management system, with segregation at source and door-to-door collection of waste. Vadodara has also implemented a successful public toilet system, with around 400 public toilets across the city. The city’s administration has also been actively involved in tree plantation drives, with around 1.5 lakh trees being planted in the city in the past few years.

Visakhapatnam:

Visakhapatnam, a city in Andhra Pradesh, has been ranked as the ninth cleanest city in India for two consecutive years (2019-2020). The city has implemented a successful waste management system, with segregation at source and door-to-door collection of waste. Visakhapatnam has also implemented a successful public toilet system, with around 200 public toilets across the city. The city’s administration has also been actively involved in tree plantation drives, with around 1 lakh trees being planted in the city in the past few years.

Ahmedabad:

Ahmedabad, third city of Gujarat in the list, has been ranked as the tenth cleanest city in India for two consecutive years (2019-2020). The city has implemented a successful waste management system, with segregation at source and door-to-door collection of waste. Ahmedabad has also implemented a successful public toilet system, with around 400 public toilets across the city. The city’s administration has also been actively involved in tree plantation drives, with around 1.5 lakh trees being planted in the city in the past few years.

Overall, these 10 cities have set an example for other cities in India to follow when it comes to cleanliness and sustainability. All these cities have implemented a successful waste management system, which is the key to keeping a city clean. They have also implemented a successful public toilet system, which is important for maintaining the hygiene of a city.

In addition, these cities have been actively involved in tree plantation drives, which is essential for maintaining the ecological balance of a city. Trees not only help in reducing pollution but also provide a sense of calm and peace to the residents of a city.

Furthermore, the administrations of these cities have also been proactive in involving the citizens in their cleanliness and sustainability efforts. They have conducted various awareness campaigns and initiatives to involve the citizens in the process of keeping their city clean.

In conclusion, it is heartening to see that some cities in India are making a conscious effort towards cleanliness and sustainability. The top 10 cleanest cities in India, as per the list released by the Government of India, referring to Indore, Surat, Vijayawada, Pune, Navi Mumbai, Raipur, Bhopal, Vadodara, Visakhapatnam, and Ahmedabad, have set an example for other cities in India to follow. It is essential for all cities in India to implement a successful waste management system, public toilet system, and tree plantation drives

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Ridam Sharma

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