PRAYAGRAJ, July 18 -- Prayagraj was declared the cleanest city in the Ganga Town category under the prestigious Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 and honoured with a special national award for the successful planning and execution of Mahakumbh-2025 preparations-the largest religious congregation in the world. The awards ceremony was held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. Prayagraj mayor Umesh Chandra Ganesh Kesarwani received the honour on behalf of the city from Union minister for housing and urban affairs Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday. "This award belongs to the people of Prayagraj. Their discipline, awareness, and dedication towards cleanliness have led us to this historic achievement. We have shown the country and the world that Prayagraj is not only spiritually rich but also a beacon of sanitation and civic excellence," the mayor said. This recognition not only underscores the city's commitment to hygiene and urban management but also its capability to host world-class mega events with impeccable civic planning, Prayagraj Municipal Corporation officials said. P2...