THANE: Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has been awarded the first rank at the national level in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, outshining 4,589 cities across India. They were judged the best in the “3-10 lakh population” category. The corporation received the prestigious President’s Award at a grand ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where the President presented the honour.This recognition places Mira-Bhayandar at the forefront of cleanliness and sustainable urban management in the country. The city has also been declared a 5-Star Garbage-Free City and received the Water Plus Certification, showcasing its commitment to advanced waste management and environmental responsibility. The MBMC claimed that all this was possible due to the dedicated efforts of civic staff and citizens and also due to the implementation of innovative initiatives like QR-code-based waste tracking, composting using windrow technology, and daily sewage treatment of over 110 MLD. These efforts have not only enhanced sanitation but also strengthened public participation in cleanliness drives, said the MBMC press note. This national honour reflects the collective effort of the administration, sanitation workers, and residents, who have made cleanliness not just a duty, but a shared mission.
