Delhi cleanest ward to get Rs 1 crore each month

The Delhi government on Monday launched a two-month cleanliness campaign, 'Delhi Ko Kude Se Azadi-Swachhta Abhiyan 2026', and announced a ward-level competition that will run for 12 months. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the ward ranked the cleanest each month will receive Rs 1 crore from the chief minister's development funds, meaning a ward could get up to Rs 12 crore in a year.

The campaign will cover government offices, markets, schools, hospitals, and industrial areas, with a focus on garbage-sensitive spots, waste segregation, scientific processing, and cleanliness of public spaces. NDTV reports the award is tied to a monthly ranking. Times of India adds that performance will be assessed by an independent agency, officials, and citizen complaints, including those on social media, a ward can be disqualified if garbage complaints are confirmed.

Daily cleanliness drives are scheduled for slum clusters on four dates, public toilets will get special weekend attention, and a green-waste removal drive runs from September 1 to 10. From September 17 to October 2, government schools will hold a 'Mera School, Sabse Sundar' competition and a zero-waste campus campaign. The government has directed civic authorities to prepare detailed action plans for time-bound implementation.