In ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Modi praises Panaji’s waste sorting into 16 categories

Panaji: In his 124th ‘Mann Ki Baat’ episode, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the Corporation of the City of Panaji’s 16-way segregation of waste. Modi also highlighted the role played by women in waste management and the state capital’s larger aim of ensuring cleanliness.

“The example of Panaji city in Goa is also inspiring. There, waste is divided into 16 categories, and that is also being led by women,” Modi said. “Panaji has even received the President’s award. Friends, cleanliness is not a one-time, one-day task. Only when we accord priority to cleanliness every day, every moment of the year, will the country remain clean.”

Modi said that a task such as keeping the country clean may come across as impossible but the ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ proves that if cities and states work together, change is possible.

Chief minister Pramod Sawant thanked the PM for appreciating Panaji’s efforts in waste management.

Sawant said that the dedication shown by the women who segregate the city’s waste has not only transformed Panaji’s cleanliness standards but has also earned the city the President’s award.

“This recognition inspires us to continue working towards a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable Goa,” Sawant added.

Urban development minister Vishwajit Rane also acknowledged Panaji’s pioneering efforts in waste management.

“This model is being led by women, and it’s a matter of great pride that Panaji has also been honoured with the Rashtrapati Puraskar for its commitment to cleanliness and innovation,” said Rane.

While thanking the PM for the recognition, Rane said that CCP mayor Rohit Monserrate also deserves credit for “unwavering leadership” in waste management. Rane offered his gratitude to all the women changemakers driving Panaji’s waste management initiative.



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