Andhra Pradesh Launches "Operation Clean Sweep", Aims to Transform Cities into Garbage-Free Zones
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- •Andhra Pradesh's Swachha Andhra Corporation launches "Operation Clean Sweep", a month-long campaign to transform cities into garbage-free zones.
- •The campaign targets 123 Urban Local Bodies across the state until June 20.
- •"Operation Clean Sweep" aims to remove garbage black spots, clean roads and public spaces, and clear drains and stormwater drains.
- •Awareness drives will be conducted to educate citizens on the importance of waste segregation.
- •The campaign's success will contribute to the prevention of water-borne diseases and other health-related issues.
In a significant move towards a cleaner and healthier environment, the Swachha Andhra Corporation, under the leadership of Chairman K. Pattabhi Ram, launched "Operation Clean Sweep", a month-long campaign aimed at transforming cities and towns into garbage-free zones. The initiative was inaugurated in Vijayawada on Monday, May 25, 2026, in the presence of Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development P. Narayana, government whip Bonda Umamaheswara Rao, and A.P. Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board Chairman Gottimukkala Raghurama Raju.
The campaign, which will run until June 20, targets all 123 Urban Local Bodies across the state. The primary objective of "Operation Clean Sweep" is to create a garbage-free environment by removing black spots, cleaning roads and public spaces, clearing drains and stormwater drains to prevent water stagnation, and ensuring the cleanliness of public toilets. Additionally, awareness drives will be conducted to educate citizens on the importance of waste segregation. This initiative is part of the state government's efforts to improve the overall sanitation and hygiene conditions in urban areas.
