Visakhapatnam: GVMC Additional Commissioner R. Somanna Rayana has called for active citizen participation to help Visakhapatnam secure the top rank in Swachh Survekshan 2024. Speaking at a review meeting at the GVMC Third Zonal Office, he urged officials and sanitation staff to engage the public in feedback collection for the national cleanliness survey.
He emphasized that public opinion plays a crucial role in determining rankings and that every GVMC official must work dedicatedly to improve sanitation and waste management across the city.
Key Sanitation Measures for Swachh Survekshan 2024
To achieve the No.1 rank, GVMC is focusing on:
Daily waste collection & segregation
Road & drain cleaning
Public space maintenance (markets, parks, gardens, etc.)
Improved toilet sanitation & complaint resolution
Efficient use of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR) centers
Public Feedback: A Deciding Factor
Residents can submit feedback through:
Swachhata MoHUA mobile app
Official website link
Face-to-face surveys by GVMC teams
With Visakhapatnam already ranked 4th among India’s cleanest cities, GVMC aims for first place by enhancing sanitation infrastructure and civic services.
“Citizen cooperation is vital,” said the Additional Commissioner. “By participating in Swachh Survekshan feedback, residents can contribute to making Visakhapatnam India’s cleanest city.”
