Archive · 29 May 2025
Shillong Aims for 'Cleanest City' Title Ahead of National Games
Shillong is working hard to become the cleanest city in India!
They are getting ready to host the National Games in 2027 and want to make a good impression.
The government is in charge, and they've hired extra people to clean.
These new workers are helping clean the streets and rivers.
Everyone is working hard to make Shillong look great for the games and for the people who live there and visit.
Shillong aims to become the cleanest city in India.
The initiative is in preparation for the National Games 2027.
The Urban Affairs Department is leading the effort.
190 contractual staff, including sweepers and cleaners, have been hired.
Cleaning efforts target rivers and include addressing littering.
- Who
- The Urban Affairs Department, Shillong Municipal Board, and the Chief Minister
- What
- Intensified cleanliness activities including hiring staff to clean streets and rivers.
- When
- Following the handover of the National Games 2027 baton on February 14, 2025
- Where
- Shillong, Meghalaya
- Why
- To be a world-class host city and in preparation for the National Games 2027.
- Location
- Shillong, Meghalaya
- Event
- National Games 2027
- Lead Agency
- Urban Affairs Department
- Contractual Staff Hired
- 190
- Staff Roles
- Sweepers, drain cleaners, security staff