Faridabad Municipal Corporation (FMC) has taken several steps to support the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was launched by the Government of India in 2014 to achieve a clean and hygienic India. As a major industrial and residential city in Haryana, Faridabad has played an important role in promoting cleanliness under this mission.
Door-to-door waste collection service has been implemented in all urban areas.
Segregation of waste at source is being promoted through public awareness campaigns.
Separate bins for dry and wet waste have been distributed to households.
Transportation of garbage has been improved with GPS-enabled vehicles.
Decentralized waste processing units have been set up in different zones.
Solid Waste Management Details
Initiative
Description
Area Covered
Door-to-door waste collection
Household waste picked up daily
All wards in Faridabad
Waste segregation
Waste divided into dry and wet categories
Residential & commercial
Smart bins
Bins installed with sensors for real-time data
Marketplaces & bus stops
Waste processing units
Composting and biogas units for wet waste
Sector 15, Sector 22
Awareness and Public Participation
Community participation has been encouraged through cleanliness drives.
Local schools, colleges, and RWAs (Resident Welfare Associations) have been involved.
Street plays and rallies have been organized to spread cleanliness messages.
Awareness posters and hoardings have been placed in public areas.
Awareness Programs Details
Program Type
Target Group
Objective
Cleanliness drives
General public
Involve citizens in cleaning efforts
Workshops
School students
Educate youth on waste segregation
Street plays
Local communities
Share hygiene messages through drama
Rallies
College students, NGOs
Promote Swachh Bharat mission
Toilet Construction and Maintenance
Public toilets have been constructed in crowded markets and slum areas.
Individual household toilets have been built for families without toilets.
Mobile toilets have been introduced in high-footfall areas.
Maintenance contracts have been awarded for regular cleaning.
Toilet Infrastructure Details
Type of Toilet
Number Constructed
Location Example
Special Features
Public Toilets
250+
Sector 21, NIT, Old Faridabad
Water supply, ventilation
Household Toilets
15,000+
Urban slums and BPL areas
Funded under SBM
Mobile Toilets
30 units
Parks, festivals, events
Easily transportable
Bio-toilets
20+
Schools and rural areas
Environment-friendly
Beautification Projects
Walls have been painted with Swachh Bharat messages and artwork.
Parks and green belts have been cleaned and beautified.
Public places such as bus stops and railway stations have been upgraded.
Dustbins shaped like animals or cartoon characters have been installed to attract attention.
Beautification Efforts Details
Project Area
Action Taken
Result
Wall painting
Swachh murals and slogans
Spread message of cleanliness
Parks
Spread the message of cleanliness
More footfall and better hygiene
Public buildings
Clean-up and maintenance
Improved look and hygiene
Roadsides
Plantation and dustbins
Reduced littering
Technological Innovations
The Swachhata mobile app has been promoted for grievance redressal.
QR codes have been installed on dustbins for monitoring.
Control rooms have been established to handle complaints quickly.
CCTV cameras have been used to monitor illegal garbage dumping.
Technology Use Details
Technology Used
Purpose
Area of Implementation
Swachhata App
Report unclean areas
Citywide
QR-coded dustbins
Track waste disposal and collection timing
Main roads and parks
Control Room Monitoring
Handle complaints and assign tasks
Municipal Corporation HQ
CCTV Surveillance
Watch illegal dumping areas
Dump yards and corners
Partnerships and Collaboration
NGOs and self-help groups have partnered with FMC in cleanliness work.
Private companies have contributed CSR funds to support Swachh Bharat.
Religious organizations have organized clean-up drives at religious places.
Volunteers and youth groups have been trained and engaged.
Collaborative Efforts Details
Partner Type
Contribution
Example Activities
NGOs
Fieldwork, awareness, manpower
Safai Mitra campaigns
Corporate CSR
Funding for dustbins, toilets, vehicles
Adopted sectors for maintenance
Religious bodies
Funding for dustbins, toilets, and vehicles
Regular drives after festivals
Youth volunteers
Participation in drives and awareness
Social media campaigns
Achievements of Faridabad Municipal Corporation
Faridabad has received high ranks in the Swachh Survekshan rankings.
Many wards have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF).
Cleanliness level in public places has improved significantly.
Residents have shown more interest in maintaining hygiene.
Achievements Details
Year
Swachh Survekshan Rank
Key Milestone
Public Feedback
2020
88
100% door-to-door collection
Positive in most sectors
2021
66
ODF was declared in all wards
Moderate improvement noted
2022
39
ODF declared in all wards
High satisfaction levels
2023
28
Smart bins and QR codes introduced
Citizens appreciated changes
Future Plans
FMC plans to install more smart toilets in the coming year.
Composting units will be expanded to more locations.
Greater emphasis will be given to plastic waste management.
More schools will be covered under cleanliness awareness programs.
Future Projects Details
Upcoming Initiative
Focus Area
Planned Timeline
Smart Toilets
Metro stations and public parks
By end of 2025
Plastic Management Units
Waste-to-energy conversion units
Mid-2025
Green School Program
By the end of 2025
Academic Year 2025
E-waste collection
Safe disposal of electronic waste
Pilot by July 2025
Moving Forward
Faridabad Municipal Corporation has made strong efforts to implement the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Clean streets, improved sanitation, and active citizen participation have made the city cleaner and greener. With continued initiatives, technology, and public support, Faridabad is on the right path to becoming one of the cleanest cities in India.
