The title of “cleanest village in Asia” belongs to Mawlynnong , nestled in Meghalaya, India. Awarded by Discover India in 2003 🏡 What Makes Mawlynnong So Immaculate Community‑driven cleanliness Every household sweeps regularly; streets are cleaned daily, even by schoolchildren before class theindianchronicles.in+5gqindia.com+5timesofindia.indiatimes.com+5 . Use of plastic and smoking is banned, with fines for violators traveltriangle.com+5herzindagi.com+5gbrionline.org+5 . Eco‑friendly waste management Bamboo bins are placed throughout, and waste is composted into manure thehindu.com+5gqindia.com+5theindianchronicles.in+5 . Sustainable living practices Rainwater harvesting setups, soak pits, and organic agriculture using village compost akkcrusier.com+15theindegenous.org+15indianeagle.com+15 . 100% literacy and matrilineal empowerment The Khasi people ensure complete literacy and pass property matrilineally, wi...