Wed Sep 17 13:39:08 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The Guntur Municipal Corporation is aggressively pursuing its “Clean and Green Guntur” initiative, demonstrated by a recent rally of 135 e-autos to promote waste segregation awareness. Guntur has achieved “Super League City” status in the Swachh Survekshan rankings and is implementing strategies for waste collection, segregation, and processing. They collect about 450 tonnes of waste daily across 57 divisions using e-autos and sanitation workers, with dry waste recycled and wet waste composted for municipal use. Special sanitation activities are planned until October 2nd as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva drive.

**News Article:**

**Guntur Aims for Green Glory, Earns National Recognition for Sanitation**

**GUNTUR, INDIA – September 17, 2025** – The Guntur Municipal Corporation is doubling down on its efforts to transform the city into a model of cleanliness and sustainability with its “Clean and Green Guntur” initiative. Commissioner Puli Srinivasulu announced intensified efforts, highlighting the city’s recent recognition as a “Super League City” in the Swachh Survekshan rankings.

The city’s commitment was on full display today with a rally of 135 electric auto-rickshaws, flagged off from the Collectorate, promoting public awareness of waste segregation. The vehicles were greeted with flower petals from appreciative residents.

“Guntur’s dedication to sanitation is drawing national attention,” Commissioner Srinivasulu stated. Recent visits from officials studying the city’s waste management systems showcase Guntur’s innovative approach.

Currently, 135 e-autos and 2,630 sanitation workers collect approximately 450 tonnes of waste daily across Guntur’s 57 divisions. Residents are actively participating by segregating waste at the source, with dry waste being sent to the Jindal plant for recycling and wet waste being processed into compost used to fertilize municipal parks and roadside greenery.

The Municipal Corporation plans a series of special sanitation activities across the city between September 17th and October 2nd, as part of the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva drive. These efforts underscore Guntur’s commitment to achieving a cleaner, greener future.

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