Assam capital cleanest in NE with 100% door-to-door waste collection
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The city received a one-star rating in the 'Garbage Free City' category and 'ODF+' (Open Defecation Free) certification, as per the report of the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25. The city made significant strides in cleanliness and waste management, earning it this prestigious distinction.
Sharing this information about Guwahati's success, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote on 'X': "Dedicated action, visible transformation!" He said from being the dirtiest to being the cleanest capital city, Guwahati took a huge leap forward in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 rankings.
"From bottom to top, Assam's cleanliness efforts make an impact," he added.
Meanwhile, Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) mayor Mrigen Sarania said the achievement in the Swachh Survekshan is a true reflection of the collective hard work, commitment, and community spirit of the people of Guwahati. "The ODF+ certification and Garbage Free City One Star rating have validated our sustained efforts towards sanitation and urban cleanliness," he added.
Expressing his gratitude to the citizens of Guwahati for their active participation and feedback, Sarania said, "Your involvement has been instrumental in this achievement. I also thank the central govt and the ministry of housing and urban affairs for recognising the progress made by Assam and Guwahati under the Swachh Bharat Mission." He added that the civic body would put in all efforts to ensure that the rank of the capital city improves further in the future.
No other capital city in the northeast has achieved 100% door-to-door garbage collection.
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