Karnal MC’s ‘Swachhta Setu’ app launched at Municipalika 2026 in New Delhi
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launches the application at Bharat Mandapam
Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday launched the “Swachhta Setu” mobile application by the Karnal Municipal Corporation (KMC), aimed at boosting citizen-led cleanliness initiatives, during the 18th International Exhibition and Conference “Municipalika 2026” on safe, smart and sustainable solutions, held at Bharat Mandapam.
As per the authorities, the launch marked a proud moment for Karnal as its civic innovation received a national platform.
Karnal Mayor Renu Bala Gupta, who is also president of the All India Mayors Council, along with KMC Commissioner Dr Vaishali Sharma and other senior officials, was present on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, Khattar shared his views on urban development and the need for safe, smart, and sustainable solutions.
The Union Minister described the Swachhta Setu app as a significant step towards transparent, accountable, and citizen-centric municipal services by the KMC.
The Mayor expressed gratitude to the Union Minister for launching the app and said that under his visionary leadership, urban development in the country had gained new momentum. She said that his vision of balanced development across the nation aligned with the goal of achieving a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047.
Commissioner Dr Sharma said the Swachhta Setu app was aimed at empowering citizen participation.
She said the app was built around two ideas - learning through game play and impact through civic participation.
There is an option for students in the app to play and learn about sorting waste, and win points. The application also includes interactive and gamified learning tools for students. They can play waste segregation games, participate in cleanliness quizzes, and see their schools featured on leaderboards.
Ashok Kumar, Additional Municipal Commissioner (AMC), said, “If a citizen spots a garbage dump, then they can click a photograph, tag the location, and report instantly through the integrated system. The app ensures swift action by authorities while promoting accountability and transparency.”
