The Central government has announced Charminar as ‘Swachh Iconic Place’, in recognition of efforts towards its renovation and development and also historical monuments close by.
The award has been declared by the Drinking Water and Sanitation Ministry, a press statement from the GHMC said.
Along with Charminar, Chudi Bazar, Murgi Chowk, Clock Tower, Zulfikan Kaman, and Moazzamjahi Market too were being renovated, by allotting special funds for the same.
The letter acknowledged implementation of sanitation programmes and efforts to make the sites tourist-friendly. The award would be presented at the fourth annual celebration of Swachh Bharat Mission in New Delhi on October 2.