Bilha, a town of approximately 15,000 residents in Bilaspur district, has become a role model in cleanliness through the efforts of its 28 dedicated \u2018Swachhata Didis\u2019. These women collect waste from all 15 municipal wards using e-rickshaws and process it at the town’s SLRM (Solid and Liquid Resource Management) Centre. Wet and dry waste are scientifically segregated \u2013 with compost made from organic waste and recyclable materials sold, making the initiative both sustainable and economically empowering.<\/p>\n
Additionally, 10 \u2018Swachhata Commandos\u2019 support sanitation and awareness activities using tractors and auto-tippers. Regular cleanliness drives are held at public spaces such as cremation grounds, ponds, and gardens, while house-to-house campaigns have successfully promoted waste segregation and responsible disposal.<\/p>\n
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The national ranking, conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, evaluated over 2,000 urban local bodies across India with populations under 20,000. The assessment considered parameters such as door-to-door waste collection, road sweeping (day and night), sanitation in public spaces, and citizen feedback.<\/p>\n
The success of Bilha is the result of tireless work by sanitation workers, municipal staff, elected representatives, and forward-thinking local leadership. The award was received by a delegation including Deputy CM Shri Arun Sao, Nagar Panchayat President Smt. Vandana Jendre, CMO Shri Praveen Singh Gehlot, and several key officials and sanitation team members.<\/p>\n
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated the entire Bilha team, calling the achievement \u201ca new benchmark for urban sanitation in India.\u201d He said, \u201cThis is a proud moment for Chhattisgarh. Bilha has shown that with community participation and determination, even a small town can lead the way nationally in cleanliness.\u201d<\/p>\n
Urban Administration Minister and Deputy CM Shri Arun Sao echoed the sentiment, stating that Bilha\u2019s triumph would inspire other municipalities across the state. \u201cThis achievement reflects strategic planning, public participation, and the tireless work of our local bodies. Chhattisgarh is well on its way to becoming a model state in sanitation and civic engagement,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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