Indore in Madhya Pradesh has been awarded the cleanest city in India under the Swachh Survekshan government scheme for seven years in a row. What could have been the role of Indore citizens in this achievement?
Indore citizens played a crucial role in achieving the cleanest city award through active participation and responsible behaviour.
Citizens likely practiced proper waste segregation at source, followed cleanliness guidelines diligently, and participated in community cleanliness drives. They also reported garbage dumping or violations to authorities and cooperated with municipal workers in maintaining hygiene and sanitation.
Their willingness to follow rules, active involvement in Swachh Survekshan initiatives, and cooperation with the Municipal Corporation created a culture of cleanliness that sustained the achievement for seven consecutive years.
Explanation
The chapter emphasizes participatory democracy where citizens must 'perform their duties' and 'show care and concern for their area.' The success of Indore demonstrates how citizen cooperation with urban local bodies (like the Indore Municipal Corporation shown in Fig. 12.4) leads to effective governance outcomes. The Swachh Survekshan scheme evaluates citizen participation as a key criterion.
Solution Steps
Citizens practiced active participation and responsible behaviour
Proper waste segregation at source
Following cleanliness guidelines diligently
Participation in community cleanliness drives
Reporting garbage dumping and violations to authorities
Cooperation with municipal workers
Maintaining awareness about hygiene and sanitation
Active involvement in Swachh Survekshan initiatives
Cooperation with the Municipal Corporation to create a culture of cleanliness