The central assessment team tasked with Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 has ramped up its inspection drive across the State capital. On Friday, a six-member delegation conducted extensive tours of various wards in both old and new Bhopal. Within just two days, the team has physically inspected over 100 locations across the city to evaluate sanitation standards and infrastructure. According to Bhopal Municipal Corporation officials, the central team surveyed city parks, garbage vulnerable points, community facilities, government schools, public markets, and sites themed around the ‘Waste-to-Wonder’ concept. The areas subjected to intensive scrutiny included bustling and sensitive localities such as Chowk Bazaar, Tila Jamalpura, Nariyal Kheda, Hamidia Road, the Bhopal railway station area, MP Nagar, Ayodhya Nagar, MACT Square, and Minto Hall. During the inspection, the central team appeared particularly impressed with the Punjabi Bagh area.

 

They appreciated the efforts of the Municipal Corporation in transforming a waste transfer station located in a narrow lane into an attractive public space, complete with fish-aquarium themed wall paintings. Impressed by the beautification of the site, the delegation members paused to take selfies, highlighting the positive improvements in the city’s civic infrastructure. The assessment team also visited several Government schools to evaluate hygiene standards. The team meticulously examined toilet blocks for students, the overall cleanliness of the premises, and hygiene protocols. Simultaneously, the status of community facilities and garbage dumping sites was assessed for regular cleaning, water availability, and general upkeep to ensure that daily civic services are functioning smoothly for citizens. Starting at 9 am on Friday, the team conducted surprise inspections in Zone-1 (Bairagarh), where they scrutinised the cleanliness of garbage transfer stations, local parks, commercial markets, and bus stands. Subsequently, the delegation visited Eidgah Hills,

 

Kamala Park, Mangalwara, Itwara, and the Karond-Bhanpur regions. Officials conducted an in-depth inspection of drain and sewer cleaning, the condition of public and community toilets, electricity and water supply systems, and general maintenance levels. The team also inspected public parks across various wards, specifically targeting wards 13, 18, 21, 22, 42, and 76. Central members engaged directly with the staff responsible for park maintenance. During these interactions, they gathered necessary information regarding the daily routines for plant care, the health of the trees, irrigation methods, and the protocols followed to maintain cleanliness within the gardens.

 

To record the participation of citizens and their genuine experiences regarding Swachh Survekshan, the central delegation established direct communication with the public. Fair feedback regarding sanitation services was collected from pedestrians and local residents in various markets and residential colonies. To ensure complete transparency in the evaluation process, these citizen responses were also recorded on video.