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Karnal Honored as Haryana's Cleanest City
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 09:53 AM
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The municipal corporation of Karnal has been awarded the title of the cleanest city in Haryana, recognizing its efforts in maintaining hygiene and waste management.
The municipal corporation of Karnal received the prestigious title of the cleanest city in Haryana during a ceremony held at the city’s civic center. The award, presented by the state’s Chief Minister, highlighted Karnal’s consistent performance in waste segregation, street cleanliness and public awareness campaigns.
City officials cited a 30% reduction in littered streets over the past year and the successful implementation of a door‑to‑door waste collection system as key factors in earning the accolade. Residents praised the municipal team for maintaining clean public spaces and ensuring timely garbage disposal.
The award is part of the state’s annual cleanliness drive, which aims to encourage municipalities across Haryana to adopt best practices in sanitation and environmental stewardship. Karnal’s achievement is expected to set a benchmark for neighboring districts.
The municipal corporation plans to use the recognition to secure additional funding for expanding its recycling initiatives and launching educational programs in schools to promote hygiene habits among children.
City officials cited a 30% reduction in littered streets over the past year and the successful implementation of a door‑to‑door waste collection system as key factors in earning the accolade. Residents praised the municipal team for maintaining clean public spaces and ensuring timely garbage disposal.
The award is part of the state’s annual cleanliness drive, which aims to encourage municipalities across Haryana to adopt best practices in sanitation and environmental stewardship. Karnal’s achievement is expected to set a benchmark for neighboring districts.
The municipal corporation plans to use the recognition to secure additional funding for expanding its recycling initiatives and launching educational programs in schools to promote hygiene habits among children.