Sunday, July 10, 2016

The Cleanest Cities In India: Analaysis Of "Swachh Survekshan-2016" Report

Introduction


Office Of The Mysore City Corporation

Although many cities are still lagging behind in cleanliness, some cities in India are putting their ups together to ensure a clean environment. The government has just released a list of the cleanest cities in the country. In a survey conducted by the Swachh Survekshan-2016, 73 cities have been investigated, and their conditions of cleanliness analyzed. The results obtained were made public by the Union Urban Development Minister Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu. The Urban Ministry explained that the aim of the survey was to analyze the sanitary conditions, the efforts the cities are making to ensure a clean environment, and the strategies that the cities are putting to avoid pollution. They also said that they were doing this with an intention of promoting the spirit of healthy competition among the Indian cities.

Analysis


India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, broom in hand, cleaning the streets as part of "Clean India Campaign".



The Top 10 Cleanest Cities In India

1.Mysuru
2.Chandigarh
3.Tiruchirapalli
4.New Delhi Municipal council
5.Visakhapatnam
6.Surat 
7.Rajkot
8.Gangtok
9.Pimprichindwad                                     
10.Greater Mumbai


The survey had a total of 2000 marks to be awarded, and only 15 cities managed to score more than 70%. The 15 cities are regarded as the cleanest cities in India. They are respectfully referred to as "Leaders". 20 cities also tried and managed to score between 60%-70%. These cities were also congratulated since they tried to be clean. They are referred to as the "Aspiring Leaders". Their efforts are highly appreciated as they are trying hard to join “Leaders.” That means, any of the cities within this category (Aspiring Leaders) should work hard to join the "Leaders." Those cities that scored between 50%-60% are needed to put more effort to improve their sanitary conditions. They have the potential of being at the top if they can focus on the issues and hard to avoid unnecessary pollution. On the other hand, cities that scored below fifty were a little bit criticized for their highly poor sanitary conditions. They are regarded as the "Slow Movers" and urged to try harder if they are to improve their cleanliness.



                                                             Chandigarh Street's

As per this survey, Mysore/Mysuru was ranked as the cleanest city in India. The city has a large number of sweepers - more than 1.37 sweepers per km. The cleanest city of India generates about 0.45 kg of trash per capita, but the diligent public service workers of the city ensure the waste is not allowed to accumulate. Public awareness and active participation are high in this city. Programs like ‘Let’s do it Mysore’, allows the citizens of the city to take part in trash disposing activities. Mysore also segregates its waste based on recyclable/non-recyclable nature of the waste. Chandigarh is at the second position. Chandigarh generates about 0.35 kg of waste per person per day. Regular campaigns like the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Campaign), are regularly held in this second cleanest city in India. A large proportion of the 370 tons of waste produced by Chandigarh is transferred to the Jaypee Group's garbage processing plant where the trash is converted to fuel pellets. Third among the cleanest cities in India is Tiruchirappalli, which occupies the third position in the list. These three have devised mechanisms for ensuring a clean and friendly environment. Mysore, Chandigarh, and Tiruchirappalli have non-governmental organizations, initiated and encouraged by the residents that serve to keep their environments are clean at all times.

Conclusion

The Swachh Survekshan-2016 survey on cleanliness brings a clear picture of the state of the general sanitation in our country. It greatly helps in pointing out cities that are putting less effort in ensuring a clean, healthy environment. The efforts made by "Aspiring Leaders"(Aspiring Cities) are appreciated and encouraged. The cleanest cities in India, the "Leaders," and their residents are given due recognition for their stupendous efforts. The other cities in India that do not rank highly among the cleanest cities in the present report are in need of motivation and must learn from the "Leaders" and their strategies to overcome their cleanliness problems.

Source Data: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/mbErel.aspx?relid=136427 (Visit This Source For The Full List)

Written By: A. Benojir, Bangladesh.

1 comment:

  1. Chandigarh do have the cleanest city to know more about Chandigarh follow us :
    Chandigarh bytes

    ReplyDelete