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Indore is now country’s first ‘water plus’ city

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INDORE: Under the Swachh Survekshan 2021, Indore has been declared as the first ‘water plus’ city. Indore city received the certification for the same on Wednesday, August 11. Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh, extended his best wishes to the citizens.

“Indore has been an example for the entire nation for its dedication towards cleanliness. I hope it continues to bring glory to the state,” Chouhan tweeted.  Swachh Survekshan is an annual survey, which is carried out to keep a check on the levels of hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness in cities as a part of the Swachh Bharat Mission.  Manish Singh, District Collector, Indore, informed, “According to guidelines of Water Plus Protocol of Swachh Survekshan, 1,746 public and 5,624 domestic sewer outfalls in small and big nullahs were tapped by the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC), which freed the city’s Saraswati River from sewer lines.”

“Moreover, seven sewerage treatment plants have been constructed in the city where about 110 million litres per day is treated and is being used,” said Pratibha Pal, Indore Civic Commissioner. Besides, the work of cleaning ponds, wells, and all water bodies has also been done, she added.

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