In the cleanliness survey of cities of India organized by Central Government, Surat has been ranked first in the entire country. It is proud for all citizens of Surat City. Surat Mayor and all staff of the Surat Municipal Corporation SMC receive the Swachh Survekshana Award from President of India Droupadi Murmu. Under the guidance and inspiration of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi ‘Nirmal Gujarat’ Swachhta Abhiyan is progressing with great vigor in the state.
People of Surat have taken call of Prime Minister Modi for clean India and brought pride to the state by being leader in the cleanliness drive.
Addressing the gathering, President Draupadi Murmu said that the central government and other organizations had played a significant role in making the Swachh Bharat Mission a mass movement in the country. She said that the Swachh Bharat Mission also provides livelihood to millions of people who are associated with the mission. President Murmu also thanked the ‘Safaimitra’ for contributing to the Swachh Bharat Mission and said their contribution towards the mission is remarkable. She also urged the youth of the country to work towards making India the cleanest country in the world.