Chhattisgarh topped the list of ''Swachh States' in the entire country. The 'Swachhta Sarveshan-2019' rankings announced in New Delhi on Wednesday declared Chhattisgarh the best state in terms of cleanliness and sanitation.
President Ramnath Kovind handed over the award to Chhattisgarh State Urban Administration and Development Minister Shiv Deharaia.
The survey also declared Ambikapur as the second cleanest (Swachhta) place in the entire country. Bhilai Nagar secured 11th Spot. Receiving the award, Deharia said that it is a proud moment for the entire State.
He added that this time the State has performed remarkably well and the State will strive to do well in the coming years as well.
The minister said that 28 towns of Chhattisgarh had figured in various categories of the 'Swachhta Sarveshan-2019' rankings, which is itself a tribute to the efforts of the state administration.
Bhilai Mayor and MLA Devendra Yadav and Urban Administration Department Special Secretary Alarmelmangai D and other senior officers were also present at the award function.
Ambikapur bagged the 15th spot in the year 2017 and 11th ranking in the year 2018. Raipur bagged the award in the above 10 lakh population category towns for being the fastest developing cities in the 'Swachh' category.