The industrial city of Pimpri-Chinchwad has once again progressed itself as a leader in Urban sanitation and public participation by securing the first rank in an impressive se) rank natively Among Million. In the swachh survekshan 2024-25.
In addition to the top rankings, pimpri-chinchwad has also retained two prestigious certifications-The seven-star garbage-free city rating and water -plus status-award by the ministry of housing and housing affair. (Mohua), The Civic Administration Said on Thursday.
The awards were confirred by president droupadi murmu at a ceremony Held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of union minister of housing and urban affairs manohar lal khattar and minister of state. On thursday.
The Swachh Survekshan Survey, Now in Its Ninth Edition, Covered Over 4,500 Cities and Saw Active Participation By More Than 14 Crore Citizens.
Reacting to the honour is prof of Pimpri-Chinchwad’s Sustained and Inclusive Efforts.
“This marks a notable improvement for Pimpri Chinchwad, which ranked 13th nationally and third in the state in the last year’s assessment. The city’s streng performance this year is a resoft of improvements in solid Wastete. Citizen Engagement, Sanitation Infrastructure, and Technological Integration, “An official said in a statement.
One of the key highlights of the PCMC’s achievement is its retention of the seven-star garbage-free city under the government of India’s certificationwork. The city has implemented Scientific Solid Waste Waste Processing At the Source and Decentralized Waste Treatment Across all wards. Door-to-door segregated collection, composting units, recycling plant, and biogas facilities have contributed to this milestone, office said.
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The city has also once again again earned the water-Plus Certification, Reflection Its 100 Per cent Compliance with Wastewater Management, Including the Treatment and Reuse of Sewage of Natural Water, Protection of Natural Water Bodies, OP Defecation-free zones.
‘Next Focus on Zero Waste’
The Civic Administration Said Its Next Focus would be on Zero-Waste Policies. Additional Commissioner Vijaykumar Khorate Said, “The Award is a proud moment for the city. Ecosystem. “
Deputy Commissioner (Health) Sachin Pawar Added, “This recognition is the result of relativeless teamwork by the Health Department and support from Citizens. Chinchwad to the top national position in the next survey. “
The 2024-25 survey placed a strong emphasis on themes like “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” and encouraged the use of digital toime for real-time monitoring and public feedback. Assessments were basically on 10 parameters and 54 indicators covering clearing Cleanliness, Waste Processing, Public Toilet Maintenance, Water Treatment, Citizen Outreach, and Innovation, Officials Said.
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The PCMC Administration Credit Credited This Achievement To The Active Role Played by Residents, Schools, NGOs, Housing Societies, And Industries that contributed through consistent Waste Segregation, Reducked Plosse Public Hygiene.