Meghalaya’s Cleanest Village Champions to Join Independence Day Celebrations at Red Fort

Four village leaders from Meghalaya — Leverius Dkhar, Krin Dkhar, Cacino Marak, and Almen D. Shira — will attend the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort as Special Guests, recognised for excellence in sanitation, waste management, and water supply under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen. All four led their villages to achieve “ODF Plus” status and implemented the Jal Jeevan Mission, ensuring piped water for every home. Their initiatives include building toilets, improving community facilities, managing waste through composting and recycling, and promoting cleanliness. These efforts improved health, reduced hardship, boosted tourism, and strengthened community cooperation across their regions.