Karnal MC wins award for ‘Swachhta Setu’ app at Municipalika 2026 in Delhi
This award was conferred in recognition of KMC’s proactive step in developing the app as a digital bridge between citizens and the municipal body
Karnal Municipal Corporation (KMC) has been conferred the excellence award for its innovative digital initiative, the “Swachhta Setu” app, aimed at strengthening citizen engagement and urban governance.
The award was presented by V Suresh, president, Good Governance India Foundation (Municipalika) on Friday to Municipal Commissioner Dr Vaishali Sharma, Additional Municipal Commissioner Ashok Kumar and other officials during the valedictory function of the 18th International Exhibition and Conference “Municipalika 2026” on Safe, Smart and Sustainable Solutions, held at Bharat Mandapam.
This award was conferred in recognition of KMC’s proactive step in developing the app as a digital bridge between citizens and the municipal body.
Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar launched the application on Wednesday during the opening ceremony of this exhibition. The initiative has been lauded for enhancing transparency, accountability, and real-time grievance redressal in issues related to sanitation and civic services.
Giving details, Dr Vaishali Sharma said that this exhibition witnessed participation from policymakers, urban administrators, industry leaders, innovators, and delegates from India and abroad.
Sharma said that KMC has set up a special stall at the event showcasing the city’s initiatives focused on cleanliness, comprehensive urban development, and sustainability. Visitors from across the country and overseas appreciated the corporation’s innovative efforts in urban sanitation and civic management.
She highlighted that the exhibition demonstrated Karnal’s transformation into a smart, clean, and modern city through multi-dimensional initiatives including advanced solid waste management systems, effective water conservation measures, expansion of green cover, environmental protection drives, strengthened road and infrastructure development, expansion of digital services e-governance and others.
AMC Ashok Kumar said that presenting Karnal’s achievements on an international platform like ‘Municipalika 2026’ is a matter of pride for the civic body. The participation not only reflected the city’s rapid development aligned with the Smart City concept but also opened avenues for future technological collaborations and partnerships.
