Raipur, Nov. 11 -- Chhattisgarh yet again made its mark on the national stage with its exemplary performance in the Swachh Survekshan 2025, India's flagship cleanliness survey.
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday presented national awards to three cities from Chhattisgarh for their exemplary achievements in urban sanitation and cleanliness at a prestigious award ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi.
Under the 'Swachh Survekshan 2025-26' (Cleanliness Survey), organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, three urban local bodies from Chhattisgarh-Raipur Municipal Corporation, Bilaspur Municipal Corporation, and Bilha Nagar Panchayat-were honored with national awards.
Notably, Bilha Nagar Panchayat in Bilaspur district brought pride to the state by securing the first position nationwide in the category for towns with a population of less than 20,000. Furthermore, Bilaspur city secured the second position nationally in the 'Swachh River Front Town' category.
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