Which is the Cleanest Village in Asia? Have you Heard of the Name Mawlynnong of India?

But how is this village so clean? And what is the specialty of the people living here which helps in keeping this village clean? According to the people of the village, the habit of cleanliness has been instilled in the people for many generations. Along with the benefits of cleanliness, the elders here have told everyone the importance of a clean environment. The village head also takes care that there should be no negligence in the cleanliness of the village.

In 2003, the village was awarded the title of the Cleanest Village, not only in India but also in Asia by Discover India Magazine. Let us know about those habits which are important in maintaining the cleanliness of this village. The people of the village have placed bamboo dustbins(dustbins made of bamboo) here and there, which are used by all without any carelessness. You will find such dustbins in every corner.

Being the cleanest village in Asia and being a part of the beautiful state of Meghalaya, Mawlynnong village attracts tourists from all over the world. It is the favorite place in India for many tourists who come here again and again. Many tourists from Europe believe that this village is cleaner and more beautiful than many beautiful places located in Europe.

It is the responsibility of the cleaning in-charges to keep the garbage spread by the tourists coming here clean, who also take the cleaning fee from the tourists coming here. Smoking and the use of polythene are banned while rainwater harvesting is encouraged. The solar panel lights installed here are a great way to conserve electricity. It is a clean energy source that contributes to maintaining the cleanliness of the village.

Mawlynnong is mainly inhabited by the Khasi tribe, The people here are very friendly, and hospitable and they take care of the visiting tourists. The people here collect dried leaves and flowers in pits, which turn into manure in a few years. Here the leftover food in the houses is fed to the pigs outside the village.

Not only this, the residents of this place, whether it is a small child or an elderly person, cooperate equally in carrying out the tradition of cleanliness here. The residents here respect their habitat as well as natural water sources and forests and do not let them go waste.

The houses here are built in such a way that their structure does not affect the cleanliness of the village. Because of this, soak pits are found in every house here. All the houses in this village have toilet facilities. It is one of those villages in India where every house has a toilet, and with every new house built, the rule of making toilet is followed first. For more than 30 years people are following all the rules without any complaint.