Telangana has been designated as one of the top two performing states in the country and has won awards in 12 categories as part of the Swachh Survekshan 2021, Garbage Free City Rating 2021 and Safai Mitra Suraksha Challenge.
In its first achievement, the state had won a dozen awards in various categories.
The awards will be presented by President Ram Nath Kovind at the Swachh Amrit Mahotsav to be held on November 20 at Vignan Bhavan in New Delhi by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
Telangana State's Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) have won 12 awards in various categories for improving general sanitation, citizen awareness and waste management in 4,300 cities and towns.