Thiruvananthapuram Bags Water Plus Status in Swachh Survekshan Rankings

Fast Summary:

• Thiruvananthapuram Corporation achieved the Water Plus status in the Swachh Survekshan rankings for 2024 by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
• The achievement stems from measures like scientific septage and sewerage waste treatment, sewage water reuse, effective septage waste collection, ODF (Open Defecation Free) City status, public toilet systems, sewage treatment plants at Muttathara and Medical College, and a 24-hour municipal septage call center.
• Thiruvananthapuram progressed to ODF Plus plus category this year after being in ODF Plus last year.
• Kerala made notable strides overall in Swachh Survekshan rankings for clean cities. Eight municipalities secured spots in the top 100 cleanest cities nationally; none featured last year.
• Leading municipalities from Kerala include Kochi Corporation (Rank 50), Mattannur (Rank 53), Thrissur Corporation (Rank 58), Kozhikode Corporation (Rank 70), Alappuzha Municipality (Rank 80), Guruvayur Municipality (Rank 82), Thiruvananthapuram Corporation (Rank 89), Kollam Corporation (Rank 93).

Indian Opinion Analysis:

thiruvananthapuram’s Water Plus achievement signifies an important milestone in Kerala’s urban environmental management efforts. By demonstrating strong progress through innovative solutions like wastewater reuse and round-the-clock support systems for septage management, the civic body serves as a model of effective urban planning while addressing critical sanitation challenges.

The broader improvement across Kerala’s municipalities reflects heightened commitment to cleanliness and systematic enhancements under Swachh Survekshan standards. This leap could provide competitive incentives for other states to advance their sanitary infrastructure further.

Furthermore,Kochi’s remarkable rise from rank #416 to #50 highlights how policy focus combined with community engagement can produce transformative results within short timelines. These advancements not only enhance residents’ quality of life but also position Kerala as a proactive example on sustainable sanitation practices amidst India’s ongoing efforts toward urban rejuvenation.

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