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New Indian Express
20 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Clear major infrastructure projects in AP: TDP to Centre
VIJAYAWADA: A delegation of TDP MPs, led by Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu, met Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on the Parliament premises on Tuesday to press for urgent action on several critical urban infrastructure proposals concerning Andhra Pradesh. The MPs emphasised the strategic importance of these projects in accelerating urban transformation, improving housing access, and strengthening connectivity in the State's major urban centres. The delegation, which included TDP Floor Leader in the Lok Sabha Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, outlined several infrastructure projects critical to Andhra Pradesh's urban growth, aligning with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's vision to position the State as a hub for modern infrastructure. The MPs highlighted AP's progress under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) Urban 2.0, with over 40,000 houses sanctioned, and DPRs submitted. The MPs requested speedy clearance for a proposal by the APCRDA under the Urban Challenge Fund. This includes five sustainable projects in Amaravati, focusing on green mobility, renewable energy, and climate resilience, with a request for 25% Central funding to align with national sustainability objectives.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Chhattisgarh's Belha crowned India's cleanest small town
Raipur: Chhattisgarh has yet again achieved national acclamation in urban sanitation, emerging as a national leader in cleanliness under the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25. Conducted by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the annual nationwide survey saw multiple cities from the state securing top honours across diverse population categories. In a landmark feat, Belha Nagar Panchayat, located in Bilaspur district, was adjudged the cleanest city in India among towns with a population of less than 20,000. Bilaspur city itself shone brightly on the national stage, earning the second position among cities with a population between 3 to 10 lakh. In the 20,000–50,000 category, Kumhari secured an impressive third place. The awards were conferred by President Droupadi Murmu during a grand ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Representing Chhattisgarh, Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Administration Minister Arun Sao, along with mayors, chairpersons, and officials of the winning urban bodies, received the honours. Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal and Minister of State Tokhan Sahu were also present. In a new category introduced this year, the Super Sanitation League (SSL), cities that have ranked in the top three at least once over the past three years and feature among the top 20 in the current rankings were specially recognised. Chhattisgarh had three entries in this elite league: Ambikapur in the 50,000–3 lakh category, Patan and Bishrampur in the under-20,000 category. These cities were acknowledged for consistently maintaining high cleanliness standards and sustainable urban sanitation practices. Raipur Declared 'Promising Swachh City': Adding to the accolades, Raipur, the capital city, was named "Promising Swachh City" for the state, recognising its steady progress and potential in becoming a national sanitation model. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai lauded the achievements, "This is a moment of immense pride for Chhattisgarh. The awards reflect the joint efforts of our civic bodies, citizens, and administrative leadership. I hope this success will encourage other cities in the state to strive harder towards achieving top-tier cleanliness." With seven urban bodies from the state bagging national-level recognition and a strong presence in newly introduced categories, Chhattisgarh has cemented its position as a front-runner in India's cleanliness mission.
Time of India
7 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Chhattisgarh Shines in Swachh Survekshan 2024–25: Bilaspur's Belha crowned India's cleanest small town, Raipur named ‘promising swachh city'
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh has yet again achieved national acclamation in urban sanitation, emerging as a national leader in cleanliness under the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25. Conducted by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the annual nationwide survey saw multiple cities from the state securing top honours across diverse population categories. In a landmark feat, Belha Nagar Panchayat, located in Bilaspur district, was adjudged the cleanest city in India among towns with a population of less than 20,000. Bilaspur city itself shone brightly on the national stage, earning the second position among cities with a population between 3 to 10 lakh. In the 20,000–50,000 category, Kumhari secured an impressive third place. The awards were conferred by President Droupadi Murmu during a grand ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Representing Chhattisgarh, Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Administration Minister Arun Sao, along with mayors, chairpersons, and officials of the winning urban bodies, received the honours. Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal and Minister of State Tokhan Sahu were also present. In a new category introduced this year, the Super Sanitation League (SSL), cities that have ranked in the top three at least once over the past three years and feature among the top 20 in the current rankings were specially recognised. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Chhattisgarh had three entries in this elite league: Ambikapur in the 50,000–3 lakh category, Patan and Bishrampur in the under-20,000 category. These cities were acknowledged for consistently maintaining high cleanliness standards and sustainable urban sanitation practices. Raipur Declared 'Promising Swachh City' Adding to the accolades, Raipur, the capital city, was named 'Promising Swachh City' for the state, recognising its steady progress and potential in becoming a national sanitation model. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai lauded the achievements, 'This is a moment of immense pride for Chhattisgarh. The awards reflect the joint efforts of our civic bodies, citizens, and administrative leadership. I hope this success will encourage other cities in the state to strive harder towards achieving top-tier cleanliness.' With seven urban bodies from the state bagging national-level recognition and a strong presence in newly introduced categories, Chhattisgarh has cemented its position as a front-runner in India's cleanliness mission.
The Print
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
NDMC declared ‘Super Swachh League City' at Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 awards
The municipal council was recognised under the category of cities with a population between 50,000 and 3 lakh for its exemplary work in urban sanitation, waste management, and green initiatives. The award, presented by President Droupadi Murmu and Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, was jointly received by Delhi Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood, NDMC Chairman Keshav Chandra and NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal, an NDMC statement said. New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) was honoured with the 'Super Swachh League City Award' at the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 awards ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan on Thursday. 'This award is a testament to NDMC's continued efforts to set benchmarks in cleanliness, service standards, and civic excellence. I congratulate our employees, especially our Safai Sevaks, whose relentless hard work has earned us this national recognition,' Chandra said. Vice Chairman Chahal also extended his thanks to the residents and visitors of New Delhi for their support, noting that the collaborative spirit of the community played a key role in achieving this honour. The council credited the achievement to the leadership of its chairman, vice chairman and members, along with the efforts of sanitation and horticulture staff, engineers, planning teams, and active citizen participation. PTI MHS MHS AMJ AMJ This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India.com
7 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
This city bags India's cleanest city for eighth time in a row, not Navi Mumbai, Noida, Chandigarh; it is...
Indore got crowned with the title of 'India's cleanest city' for the 8th time in a row in the Swachh Survekshan Awards. Indore yet again came first in the government's annual cleanliness survey and was awarded with the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 award presented by President Droupadi Murmu. The Swachh Survekshan results were declared on Thursday and the top position was followed by Surat and Navi Mumbai. Noida was also announced as the cleanest city among those with a population of 3-10 lakh. This was followed by Chandigarh and Mysore, respectively. The Award ceremony took place at an event held in New Delhi which was attended by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal and others while President Droupadi Murmu gave away the awards to the winners. Cleanliness Drive in Lucknow A cleanliness drive was conducted on July 10 across Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of the 74th birthday of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. A cleanliness drive was also conducted by Sanitation workers and locals under the leadership of Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharwal. According to reports by ANI, Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal said, 'Today is the birthday of Lucknow's popular parliamentarian and the country's defence minister. Today, Lucknow is participating in a mega cleanliness campaign. This is a gift from the people of Lucknow to him.' Swachh Survekshan Survey Union government's Swachh Bharat mission was launched with the aim to make a cleaner India and is considered as one of the big-ticket initiatives by the Narendra Modi. The Swachh Survekshan survey is at the very centre of this mission. This year, 78 prestigious awards were presented across 4 categories: Super Swachh League Cities Top 3 clean cities in 5 population categories Special Category: Ganga Towns, Cantonment Boards, SafaiMitra Suraksha, Mahakumbh State Level Awards – Promising clean city of State/UT. The awards spotlight the theme of reduce, reuse, and recycle according to the ministry of housing & urban affairs. In a press release, the ministry said, 'Over 3,000 assessors conducted thorough inspections in every ward across the country over a period of 45 days.'
