VALPOI
Sanquelim Municipal Council (SMC) secured third position in the state-level rankings in the national cleanliness survey conducted by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, bringing recognition to the town for its cleanliness initiatives.
President of India Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious award to SMC municipal representatives during a ceremony in Delhi on Wednesday.
SMC Chairperson Anjana Kamat, Chief Officer Ishwar Madkaikar, Deputy Chairperson Dayanand Vaigankar and other municipal representatives were present on the occasion.
The representatives included municipal staff members Anand Kanekar and Brahmanand Desai, Municipal Engineer Prashant Naik, and Sanitation Inspector Narayan Parab, among others.
Under the leadership of SMC Chairperson Anjana Kamat, Chief Officer Ishwar Madkaikar and Deputy Chairperson Dayanand Vaigankar, several initiatives were undertaken to improve cleanliness and strengthen waste management in the town.
Special emphasis was placed on door-to-door garbage collection, segregation of waste and proper disposal of household waste. The SMC also ensured that sanitation workers carried out their responsibilities effectively.
The municipal administration received a positive response from citizens for these initiatives. Public participation in cleanliness activities increased, and the town made significant progress in maintaining hygiene and sanitation.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant congratulated the SMC and appreciated the efforts of the municipal council, its employees and sanitation workers. He stated that public participation and cooperation were essential for maintaining cleanliness and creating a better urban environment.
