Shimla: 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.
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.
