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HEAD: 24_Luc_VSC_Gomti river pollution is assessed under swachh survekshan 2025 26 Byline: Vivek Singh Chauhan Gomti river pollution is assessed under swachh survekshan 2025 26 Lucknow: For the first time, pollution in and around the Gomti river will be assessed under Swachh Survekshan 2025–26, bringing the river under the national cleanliness review framework. The total score increased from 10,000 to 10,500. MSID:: 128754580 413 | You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow Stay updated with the latest Lucknow news.
Environment Engineer Sanjeev Pradhan said the survey will examine waste discharge points flowing into the Gomti and the cleanliness of its riverbanks. “All pollutants will be assessed, and public feedback will account for nearly 50% of the verification process,” he said. The inclusion of the Gomti widened the scope, and all the cities on the banks of the river, including the state capital, will be assessed. Mandatory documentation and third-party verification of Open Defecation Free (ODF) and Garbage Free City (GFC) status will be required. The survey will also evaluate sanitation worker safety, Reduce-Reuse-Recycle (3R) practices, and other environmental measures. Download the TOI App.
Earlier, only Ganga-linked cities were evaluated under the survey.
The city secured 3rd position last year in the ‘Swachh Sahar Million Plus’ category and is aiming to enter the top 2 this year. A central team is likely to visit after Holi. For the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, improving its national rank remains the key challenge. The assessment will cover door-to-door waste collection, segregation at source, waste processing, and scientific disposal. Public toilets, drains, water bodies, and mechanised sanitation systems will also be reviewed.