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Himachal Minister Vikramaditya Singh Receives Award from President Murmu; Theog in Top 20
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🗓 14 Nov 2026, 01:36 AM
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Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh was presented an award by President Droupadi Murmu, while the town of Theog secured a place among the top‑20 in the Swachh Survekshan ranking.
Himachal Pradesh's minister Vikramaditya Singh was honoured with a Swachh Survekshan award in a ceremony presided over by President Droupadi Murmu. The presentation highlighted the state's progress in sanitation and solid waste management under his portfolio.
The award comes as Theog, a town in Shimla district, entered the top 20 of the national Swachh Survekshan rankings. The town's improved waste segregation, street cleaning and community participation were cited as key factors for its rise.
Officials said the recognition reflects coordinated efforts between the state government and local bodies to meet the central government's cleanliness targets. The ministry plans to replicate Theog's model in other districts to sustain the momentum.
The ceremony underscored the central government's continued emphasis on hygiene and public health, with President Murmu urging further citizen involvement in maintaining clean environments across the country.
The award comes as Theog, a town in Shimla district, entered the top 20 of the national Swachh Survekshan rankings. The town's improved waste segregation, street cleaning and community participation were cited as key factors for its rise.
Officials said the recognition reflects coordinated efforts between the state government and local bodies to meet the central government's cleanliness targets. The ministry plans to replicate Theog's model in other districts to sustain the momentum.
The ceremony underscored the central government's continued emphasis on hygiene and public health, with President Murmu urging further citizen involvement in maintaining clean environments across the country.