Officials from 9 States Visit Indore to Learn Cleanest City Model

Indore, Madhya Pradesh has retained India's cleanest city title for eight consecutive years. Twenty-six senior officials from nine states—Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh—visited the city for a three-day study tour from July 30 to August 1.

Organised by the Association of Municipalities and Development Authorities (AMDA), New Delhi, the delegation explored Indore's integrated sanitation system and civic practices. Officials inspected facilities including the Rajshahi Garbage Transfer Station, Zero Waste Indore Zoo, Govardhan Bio-CNG Plant, Material Recovery Facility, and digital governance platforms.

Indore Municipal Corporation officials briefed participants on planning, execution and monitoring mechanisms behind the city's consistent performance. Experts from empanelled agencies conducted technical sessions on waste processing and behavioural change initiatives. The visit follows Delhi's decision to adopt Indore's cleanliness model.