Indore’s reputation as India’s cleanest city received international recognition once again after a popular UK-based travel vlogger shared a video expressing surprise at the city’s spotless streets, organized sanitation systems, and community-driven cleanliness efforts. The vlogger likened the city’s hygiene standards to that of Singapore, calling it “unexpected and impressive.”
The video, now widely circulated on social media, showcases Indore’s efficient waste management infrastructure and the visible absence of litter in public spaces. The vlogger highlighted how even the city’s markets, footpaths, and residential lanes are maintained with a level of order rarely associated with Indian urban centers.
This incident comes on the heels of Indore being ranked the cleanest city in India for the seventh consecutive year under the Government of India’s Swachh Survekshan survey, conducted annually by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The city’s success has set a benchmark in urban governance and public participation.
Key Features Behind Indore’s Cleanliness Success:
- 100% Door-to-Door Waste Collection: Covering all households and commercial establishments daily.
- Effective Waste Segregation at Source: Wet and dry waste are separated before collection.
- Decentralized Waste Processing: Including compost plants and bio-CNG generation from organic waste.
- Smart Monitoring Systems: GPS-enabled garbage vehicles and centralized control rooms.
- Public Engagement & Behavior Change Campaigns: Citizens are active participants in cleanliness drives.
- Stringent Regulation: Fines imposed for littering, open defecation, and improper waste disposal.
Impact of Global Attention
The international appreciation not only reinforces Indore’s place as a model urban center but also adds credibility to India’s broader Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission). The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has played a pivotal role in implementing decentralized, technology-backed waste solutions that other cities are now attempting to replicate.
Speaking on the development, Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava said, “We are proud that our city is setting global standards. This acknowledgment is the result of years of hard work, citizen cooperation, and visionary policies.”
