On the basis of Swachh Survekshan Grameen-2022, ODF sustainability for total sanitation, and excellent implementation of various components of ODF plus, Haryana secured the second position in the country under the category of states having a Population of more than 30 lakhs.
Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister Devender Singh Babli received the award from the President Draupadi Murmu in a programme organized at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Babli said that states every department is committed to take the State to the highest progress by adopting innovative working procedures and implementing schemes. Special focus is being given to accelerate development Growth in rural areas along with uplifting their lifestyle.
Under this, cleanliness campaigns were conducted in every village and people were made aware about not using single-use plastic and keeping their surroundings clean through awareness march, prabhat pheris, signature campaigns, community support, and other means.
He said that the fact that the Bhiwani district ranked top in the nation’s overall rural cleanliness survey indicates that both government and the rural public are very concerned about maintaining cleanliness. He informed that in 22 villages of Bhiwani district, rain and dirty water have been managed by making special structures. Along with this, 24 ponds are being renovated and beautified under the Mission Amrit Sarovar project in different villages of the district.