Indore presented successful models involving GPS-enabled garbage collection vehicles, the ‘Safai Mitra’ workforce, and active public participation in maintaining cleanliness.Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal said that the foundation of a developed India by 2047 rests on strong and efficient urban local bodies, where capable leadership and active citizen participation play a pivotal role. She said that despite a population of nearly 50 lakh, Lucknow has emerged as a zero-waste city.The city has also developed urban forests using the Miyawaki method and deployed mechanical sweepers to clean roads. To boost eco-tourism, attractions like the Mango Museum Park and nature trails are being created. Additionally, over 20,000 trees have been planted along the Kuret River as part of the national campaign Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.Pune Municipal Commissioner Puneet Raj and ward councillors presented impactful examples of waste collection and electricity generation from ward-level biogas plants. They also highlighted successful initiatives such as slum redevelopment projects, transformed into permanent housing following necessary policy amendments, and the adoption of the Light House Project under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.A standout example of sustainable development is Pune’s “tree ambulance” service and its dedicated call centre for urban greenery maintenance. Additionally, the city has introduced smart water meters and launched the Swachh Cooperative initiative for effective solid waste management.During a key session of the two-day national conference, Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava and Commissioner Shivam Verma’s team shared the fundamental approach that has helped Indore retain its title as India’s cleanest city.
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