Nirmal Puraskar

Nirmal Gram Puraskar 2008

The Nirmal Gram Puraskar (NGP) was a Government of India award recognizing Gram Panchayats, Block Panchayats and District Panchayats that achieved high standards of sanitation and became Open Defecation Free (ODF) under the Total Sanitation Campaign. 

For the 2008 award cycle:

  • 🏆 12,075 Gram Panchayats across India received the Nirmal Gram Puraskar.
  • 105 Block Panchayats and 8 District Panchayats were also recognized.
  • The awards were presented by President Pratibha Devi Singh Patil at ceremonies including one held in Pune on 8 December 2008.
  • In Kerala, 600 Gram Panchayats, 84 Block Panchayats and 4 District Panchayats received the award for 2008.
  • The award criteria included toilet facilities for households, schools and Anganwadis, elimination of open defecation, and maintaining a clean and hygienic environment.