Indore, a city in Madhya Pradesh, India, was once filled with the stench of trash.
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In 2017, the city implemented a comprehensive waste management system where all household waste is properly segregated. Garbage vans announce their arrival with a special jingle, and GPS tracking ensures they complete their routes. The collected waste becomes fuel and compost rather than ending up in dumps.
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What truly sets Indore apart is how residents have embraced cleanliness as a personal responsibility. Through awareness campaigns, competitions, and community involvement, the city has created a culture where picking up litter is normal and civic pride flourishes.
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“I’ve seen people stopping someone who littered. I’ve seen drivers stop their car when they see rubbish on the street to remove it. It’s become a kind of mission that inspires everyone,” Prabhnit Sawhney, a petrol pump owner, commented.
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That is how Indore has maintained its status as India’s cleanest city for eight straight years.
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h/t: The Guardian
Photo: IndoreCleanCity / X
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