Swachh Bharat Mission: Telangana ranked first in large States category

Telangana has been ranked first in the Swachh Survekshan Grameen rankings in the Large States category under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM-G). The State also bagged a rich haul of 12 awards, with Nizamabad and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts being ranked first and second respectively in the Overall Top Districts category in South Zone.

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Ministry of Jal Shakthi’s National Jal Jeevan Mission under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) announced these rankings. SBM-G Mission Director Vikas Sheel in a letter to Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar said the awards would be presented on October 2 during the Swachh Bharat Diwas celebrations in New Delhi.