Swachha Andhra Corporation
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| Formed | 2015 |
| Jurisdiction | Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Headquarters | Vijayawada |
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| Parent department | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Website | sac |
Swachh Andhra Corporation is an organization set up by the government of Andhra Pradesh. Its main job is to make the state cleaner and manage waste like trash and garbage.[1][2]
History
[edit]The Swachh Andhra Corporation was created by the Andhra Pradesh government in 2015 to help with the Swachh Andhra Mission.[3][4]
Leadership
[edit]Gandham Chandrudu, a senior IAS officer, serves as the managing director of the Swachh Andhra Corporation and is in charge of improving cleanliness and sanitation in the state.[5]
Impact
[edit]Corporation contributed to the cleanliness of cities in Andhra Pradesh. In the Swachh Survekshan 2020 rankings, three cities from the state—Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Tirupati—were listed among the top 10 cleanest cities in India.[6]
In an effort to improve sanitation and public health, over 200,000 toilets have been constructed in urban areas and 37.76 lakh toilets in rural communities.[7]
The corporation backed a local event in Vijayawada known as the Indian Swachhta League 2.0. About 3,000 young folks took part to make the city cleaner. At this event, workers got rid of a lot of trash from the city's waterways.[8]
Corporation has set an ambitious goal to distribute two crore dustbins in villages throughout the state. This initiative aims to enhance waste collection and promote cleaner living conditions in rural areas. By providing these dustbins, the corporation hopes to make it easier for residents to dispose of waste responsibly.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Jagan launches Swachh Bharat campaign in Andhra Pradesh". The Statesman. October 3, 2021.
- ^ Today, Telangana (2021-02-01). "Andhra Pradesh delegation visits Swachh Hyderabad initiatives". Telangana Today. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
- ^ jangir, suresh (2017-10-12). "Chandrababu announces launch of Swachh Andhra Corporation". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
- ^ ALLIANCE, NFSSM. "Nfssm Alliance - State Stories". www.nfssmalliance.org. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2023-09-17). "Around 3,000 youngsters take part in Indian Swachhata League 2.0". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Three AP cities in top-10 as state leads south in Swachh rankings". The Times of India. 2020-08-21. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
- ^ Bhaskar, Aastha Ahuja, Sonia (2018-09-27). "Open Defecation Free Andhra Pradesh Works To Become ODF Plus And ODF Plus Plus State". NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth Swachh India. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2023-09-17). "Around 3,000 youngsters take part in Indian Swachhata League 2.0". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Andhra government to supply two crore dustbins in villages". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-09-18.