Wai, Correspondent
Panchgani, the picturesque hill station in Maharashtra, has brought laurels to the state by securing the second rank nationally in the category of cities with a population of less than 20,000 under the Central Government’s Swachh Survekshan 2025–26. The prestigious national award was presented to the Panchgani Hill Station Municipal Council by President Droupadi Murmu at a grand ceremony held in New Delhi. Panchgani achieved this remarkable distinction by scoring over 85 per cent marks.
At the prestigious award ceremony in New Delhi, Panchgani Municipal Council President Dilip Bagade, Ghatajhai City Development Front President and Corporator Shekhar Kasurde, Corporator Ganesh Kasurde, and City Coordinator Omkar Dhole received the award from the President.
Known as a popular tourist destination, Panchgani welcomes lakhs of visitors every year. Despite the considerable pressure on civic infrastructure due to the influx of tourists, the municipal administration has successfully maintained the town’s cleanliness and scenic beauty.
The achievement was made possible under the guidance of Chief Officer Pandit Patil, Vice-President Madhuri Kasurde, Health Committee Chairperson Rajshree Sanas and all municipal councillors. The tireless efforts of sanitation workers, cleaning contractors, Swachhagrahis and municipal employees also played a crucial role in this outstanding accomplishment.
100% Door-to-Door Waste Segregation and Collection
Panchgani has implemented 100 per cent door-to-door segregation and collection of wet waste, dry waste, plastic waste, e-waste and sanitary waste. Notably, local residents and business establishments have also taken the initiative to produce compost from wet waste at the household level.
Meticulous planning by the municipal administration, dedicated efforts of sanitation workers and active public participation have enabled Panchgani to establish a new benchmark for cleanliness at the national level.
The historic achievement has sparked celebrations across the town, with citizens from all sections of society congratulating the municipal council and everyone associated with this remarkable success.
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