The village of Mota Ankevaliya in Gujarat’s Surendranagar district is fast emerging as a model of rural development and cleanliness under the Swachh Bharat Mission.

Combining government support with strong community participation, the village has set benchmarks in sanitation, healthcare, and education.

Door-to-door waste collection has become a daily routine in Mota Ankevaliya, carried out using a tractor funded by the 15th Finance Commission. The collected waste is systematically segregated at a designated shed, ensuring the village maintains high hygiene standards. The area also boasts one of the region’s most efficient Primary Health Centres (PHCs), further enhancing residents’ well-being.

BG Gohil, Chief District Health Officer of Surendranagar, highlighted the proactive health init

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