Sunday, Oct 04, 2026 23:45 [IST]
Last Update: Saturday, Oct 03, 2026 18:15 [IST]
GANGTOK, :
The Gangtok Municipal Corporation (GMC) was on Saturday awarded the title of
the cleanest Urban Local Body (ULB) in Sikkim during the 157th Gandhi Jayanti
celebrations held at MG Marg here.
The
Chandmari ward was adjudged the cleanest ward under the GMC.
The
GMC team expressed happiness after receiving the award, while Safai Mitras
thanked Chief Minister P.S. Golay for the recognition.
Municipal
Commissioner Gary Chopel described the achievement as “almost like winning the
World Cup” and said the civic body would begin work from Sunday to retain the
top position.
“It
is difficult to stay at the top, so we will start working towards that goal
from tomorrow onwards,” Chopel said, crediting the achievement to the people of
Gangtok.
Gangtok
mayor Tshering Palden Bhutia said the award was the result of initiatives
undertaken by the GMC during the tenure of the third council.
She
urged residents to take ownership of their surroundings and contribute towards
keeping the city clean.
The
Cleanest Urban Local Body award carries a cash prize of Rs 8 lakh.
