Musical vans, school oaths and civic pride: how an Indian city beat the litter
Briefly

Indore in Madhya Pradesh has emerged as a model for urban cleanliness in India, sustaining its title as the cleanest city for eight consecutive years starting in 2017. This remarkable transformation shifted Indore from 25th to the top of government cleanliness rankings. Factors contributing to this include a robust waste management system, an organized army of 850 sweepers, and innovative use of technology like GPS tracking for garbage collection. The city's efforts have greatly altered public perceptions of sanitation responsibility, making cleanliness a communal priority rather than an individual obligation.
In many cities, families will keep their home scrupulously clean, but a few feet from their front door rubbish is left lying around.
But now in the early morning, pavements and road dividers are hosed down with recycled water, demonstrating a commitment to hygiene.
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