Indore in Madhya Pradesh, also referred to as the "cleanest city" in India, has now also been declared the first "Water Plus" city in the country. — Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) August 11, 2021What is a Water Plus city? A Water Plus city certificate is provided to a city for maintaining cleanliness in rivers and drains under its administration. Indore, India's first Water Plus cityThere are a number of criteria that need to be met before a city is declared Water Plus, said Indore municipal commissioner Pratibha Patil. And finally, 30 per cent of the city's sewer water has to be recycled and reused.

Source: Hindustan Times August 12, 2021 02:37 UTC