Surat gets best living environment award

SURAT: Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) was adjudged the best city in the country on Friday in the field of improving living environment in urban areas at a function held at Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
SMC was given the award for best practices in improving the living environment in urban areas by Anita Agnihotri, secretary, housing and poverty alleviation, Government of India.The award included a trophy, a certificate and Rs 1 lakh in cash.
Among 89 entries received from major cities of the country, Surat was adjudged the best as it has a virtual civic centre, M governance and other IT initiatives, a release said.