VARANASI, Nov. 12 -- Varanasi has secured the third place in 'Best Riverfront Town' Category' under the 'Swachh Survekshan' (Cleanliness Survey) conducted by the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs. Cities from across the country located along rivers participated in this prestigious survey. At a grand ceremony held on Wednesday at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to the delegation, which included the state urban development minister AK Sharma, mayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari, and municipal commissioner Himanshu Nagpal. Additional municipal commissioner Durgesh Mishra was also present on the occasion. As mayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari and municipal commissioner Himanshu Nagpal received the award from President Droupadi Murmu, the entire auditorium resonated with thunderous applause and chants of 'Har-Har Mahadev'. Deputy chairperson Narsingh Das, along with various councilors, senior municipal officials, and staff members, were present to witness this proud moment. A large screen was set up in the auditorium at the municipal headquarters in Sigra to broadcast the award ceremony. Every day, hundreds of thousands of devotees and tourists visit Varanasi to bathe in the Ganga and offer prayers. Maintaining the cleanliness of the ghats-while ensuring the river remains both free-flowing and pristine-amidst such heavy footfall is a formidable challenge. Securing third place nationally will not only enhance Kashi's global image but also provide fresh momentum to central development projects being implemented in the city under the 'Namami Gange' and Swachh Bharat Mission initiatives....