Karnal recognized as third cleanest city in the country, while Sonipat received the Ministerial Star Award for Cleanliness
Vipul Goyal accepted the awards at a ceremony held in Delhi
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh –
Two cities from Haryana have been nationally recognized in the Swachhta Survey 2024–25 conducted under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. In a grand ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, President Mrs. Draupadi Murmu presented the Clean City Award to Karnal, while Sonipat received the Ministerial Star Award for Cleanliness.
Representing the Haryana government, Urban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goyal, along with Karnal Mayor Renu Bala Gupta and Sonipat Mayor Rajiv Jain, received the awards. Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal was also present at the event.
Following the ceremony, Vipul Goyal reaffirmed the Haryana government’s commitment to cleanliness, stating that under the leadership of CM Nayab Singh Saini, unprecedented efforts will continue to be made to further advance cleanliness initiatives in the state.
Karnal Ranked Third in Clean City Category
Karnal has secured the third position in the category of cities with a population ranging from 50,000 to 3 lakh in the Swachhta Survey. This achievement reflects the growing awareness and sustained efforts toward cleanliness in the state. Cabinet Minister stated that this award is not just a recognition but marks the beginning of Haryana’s cleanliness revolution.
Sonipat Receives ‘Ministerial Star Award’
Meanwhile, Sonipat was honoured with the ‘Ministerial Star Award’ for cleanliness, presented by Manohar Lal. This award highlights the commitment, effective management, and innovative practices of the Sonipat Municipal Corporation.
Significant improvement in Rankings of Other Haryana Cities
Other cities in Haryana have also shown notable progress in cleanliness rankings. Gurugram, made a remarkable leap from 140th position nationally last year to 41st this year. Within Haryana, Gurugram now ranks 7th. This improvement is attributed to the effective implementation of cleanliness initiatives and awareness campaigns by the state government.
Vision and Commitment of Haryana Government
Speaking on the occasion, Goyal said, “This award reflects Haryana’s strong participation in Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Under the leadership of CM Saini, Haryana is set to establish new benchmarks in cleanliness in the coming years.” He added, “This is just the beginning. Many cities in the state, including Sonipat, will achieve higher rankings in the future. Our goal is not only to eliminate filth but to transform Haryana into a clean, prosperous, and healthy state.”