Nagar Parishad Theog in Himachal Pradesh has secured a place among the top 20 urban local bodies in the country in the Swachh Survekshan, bringing national recognition to the state’s sanitation and urban development efforts.
At an award ceremony held in New Delhi on Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu presented the honour to Himachal Pradesh. Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh received the award on behalf of the state government.
CM credits government’s efforts
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed happiness over the achievement and described it as the result of the state government’s commitment to clean, green and sustainable development. He said continuous efforts are being made to improve sanitation in urban areas and make development environment-friendly. According to him, the government’s aim is not only to keep cities clean but also to strengthen waste management, environmental protection and citizen participation.
Minister cites coordination and monitoring
Vikramaditya Singh said the state government is working continuously to improve the overall performance of urban local bodies, with focus on concentrated efforts, better coordination among departments and regular monitoring. He said these efforts are yielding positive results, and Theog’s ranking reflects the work done in this direction.
The minister added that steps have been taken to improve waste management in urban areas and to increase public participation, with local bodies playing an important role in making cleanliness drives effective. Administrative systems are being strengthened while people are also being made aware of sanitation.
Plans for other urban bodies
Singh said the government will further strengthen urban sanitation in the coming time and will encourage all urban local bodies in the state to set better benchmarks in cleanliness, waste management and public participation. The government hopes these efforts will show results in upcoming surveys, helping Himachal perform better at the national level.
