Guntur wins ‘Super Swachh League’ award after finishing third in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 rankings
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Guntur won the ‘Super Swachh League’ award after ranking third in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 rankings for cities with a population of 3 lakh to 10 lakh.
Background
President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to K. Mayur Ashok at Vigyan Bhavan. The award recognized Guntur's initiatives including waste-to-energy plants and ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ for scientific waste management.
Facts for Prelims
- FactGuntur ranked third among cities with a population of three lakh to 10 lakh in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26
- SchemeSwachh Survekshan: Annual survey to monitor performance of cities and towns in waste management
- PlaceVigyan Bhavan: Venue for the award presentation in New Delhi
Prelims practice question
Which initiative was recognized for Guntur's scientific waste management and waste-to-energy efforts?
- (a)Operation Green Shield
- (b)Project Waste Free
- (c)Operation Clean Sweep
- (d)Mission Clean Air
Show answer
Answer: (c) Operation Clean Sweep — The note mentions Operation Clean Sweep was used for scientific waste management in Guntur.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of decentralized waste management and waste-to-energy initiatives in achieving the goals of the Swachh Bharat Mission.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure gap: High capital costs and technical hurdles in establishing localized waste-to-energy plants
- Behavioral shift: Transitioning from municipal-led cleaning to community-driven waste segregation at source
Keywords: waste-to-energy · scientific waste management · urban sanitation · decentralized waste management · Swachh Survekshan
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