Zira shines in cleanliness feedback survey; ranks first in population category across Punjab
Ferozepur, April 2, 2025: Zira town has brought laurels to the Ferozepur district by securing the second position across Punjab and first in its population category (25,000–50,000) in the Swachhata Feedback Survey 2024 conducted under the Swachh Bharat Mission by the Government of India.
Municipal Council Zira surpassed several major cities of Punjab in terms of citizen feedback, achieving an impressive 20,157 responses against a target of just 5,510, thanks to the relentless efforts of its staff. This achievement not only placed Zira among the top performers but also marked it as the city with the highest number of feedback responses in its category across the state.
According to Municipal Council Zira Chairperson Sarabjit Kaur, along with Executive Officer Narinder Kumar, this milestone was accomplished under the guidance of local MLA Naresh Kataria and through the dedicated efforts of the sanitation department and staff.
Zira, along with Ferozepur city, was included among the top 10 cities in Punjab in the survey. The feedback process evaluated several aspects including garbage collection, processing, public toilet maintenance, cleanliness of roads and drains, sewerage systems, and citizen satisfaction.
Sukhpal Singh, Sanitation Superintendent of Zira and Ferozepur, credited the achievement to the teamwork of staff from top officials to ground-level workers. He noted that the staff went door-to-door urging citizens to participate in the survey, leading to a large volume of positive feedback.
Deputy Commissioner Deepshikha Sharma congratulated the Zira council and encouraged other local bodies in the district to replicate Zira’s model to further improve their sanitation rankings. She also appealed to citizens to actively contribute to maintaining cleanliness in their areas.
ADC Nidhi Kumud Bambha also expressed pride in Zira and Ferozepur towns making it to the state’s top ten, stating that this achievement has illuminated Ferozepur’s name across the country. She praised the entire Zira council team for their commendable work and contribution to Swachhata Survekshan 2024.