MCT bags Super Swachh League award
In the nation-wide Swachh Survekshan competition, Tirupati was selected for its best performance in sanitation and neighborhood cleanliness. Commissioner Mourya thanked the officials and field staff for the national level award and also the people of Tirupati for supporting corporation to get the award.
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