The ball is in your court! Step up for a cleaner city

As LMC urges citizens to provide honest feedback on sanitation, waste management, and public cleanliness, it's time to rank your municipal corporation

- HT Correspondent

LUCKNOW: The cleanliness of Lucknow is in your hands. As the city prepares for Swachh Survekshan 2024, residents have a crucial role to play in shaping its ranking. The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) is urging citizens to provide honest feedback on sanitation, waste management, and public cleanliness. This survey is more than just a formality—it is an opportunity to demand cleaner streets, regular waste collection, and a healthier environment. Your voice can drive real change and ensure Lucknow moves forward in cleanliness rankings.

Lucknow's ranking has declined in recent years, slipping from 12th in 2020 to 17th in 2022 and further down to 44th in 2023 among 4,477 cities. In contrast, Indore has consistently secured the top spot, setting an example in waste management and public participation. With this in mind, LMC is working on a strategy to regain lost ground.

To improve its ranking, LMC has launched a three-pronged strategy—an online survey, door-to-door outreach, and the "Vote for City" campaign. Officials aim to collect responses from at least 25% of Lucknow's 38 lakh registered residents, with 25,500 responses already submitted.