The industrial city of Pimpri-Chinchwad has been emerged as the best city in Urban sanitation and public participation by securing the first rank in maharashtra and an impressive sevently rank nationly among cities with Million in. 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.
At the Award Ceremony Held in New Delhi Thursday, The Award was remembived by Municipal Commissioner Shekhar Singh, Chief Engineer Sanjay Kulkarni, and Deputy Commotioner Sachin Pawar from Union Ferban Devlope. Manohar Lal Khattar and Minister of State Tokhan Sahu.
Also present on the Occontiary Shrinivas Katikithala, Secretary Rupa Mishra, PCMC Executive Engineer Harvinder Singh Bansal, Health Executive Officer Ganesh Deshpande, and Other Officials.
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 last year’s assessment,” The PCMC Chief Said.
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Speaking to the Indian Express from New Delhi, Singh Said, “Pimpri-chinchwad was. 45 cities in million plus population category. Maharashtra.
Singh Said, “Pimpri-chinchwad is doing good year on year. Provide a clear city for citizens, ranking is just one part of it. “
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.
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.
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‘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.
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.
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Citizens from Different Fields of Life Hailed The Honor Received by The PCMC Though Some Said The Civic Administration Needs To Go Full Hog to Ensure The City Moves Clean All the Time.
“As a citizen of pimpri-chinchwad, I feel extramely proud. Organisations, ”Said Rajul Kalate, Formr Corporator.
Sema sawle, former chairperson of PCMC standing committee, said, “Though Pimprpri-chinchwad has a lot to achieve on the cleanline Front, it is good this we can be better than the other cities.”
Prof kiran khajekar, an activist, said, “Pimpri-chinchwad is any day a far better cities of any other cities of maharashtra. Why you consider, wate lewel, jobs anand. Pimpri-Chinchwad Remains Right Upfront.