GHMC Becomes Telangana’s First ‘Swachh City’, Says Telangana Today

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has been formally recognised as the first Swachh City in the state of Telangana, a development reported by Telangana Today. The designation reflects the municipal body’s compliance with the criteria set under the Swachh Bharat Mission, which evaluates cleanliness, waste management and civic hygiene standards. Officials from the state’s urban development department presented the award during a brief ceremony at the GHMC headquarters. The accolade positions Hyderabad as a benchmark for other urban centres in the state seeking to improve sanitation and public health. Local authorities said they will continue to build on the momentum to sustain and enhance the city’s cleanliness initiatives.