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Longleng Declared First Swachh City of Nagaland
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 05:46 PM
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The town of Longleng in Nagaland has been awarded the title of the state's first Swachh City, according to The Times of India.
Longleng, a district headquarters in Nagaland, received formal recognition as the state's inaugural Swachh City during a ceremony reported by The Times of India. The award acknowledges the town's successful implementation of sanitation and waste‑management initiatives under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
Officials highlighted that Longleng achieved the distinction by meeting stringent cleanliness criteria, including solid‑waste segregation, public toilet availability, and community participation in cleanliness drives. The town's municipal council collaborated with local NGOs and school groups to sustain the efforts.
Mayor of Longleng expressed pride in the achievement and pledged to maintain the standards, noting that the award will encourage neighboring districts to adopt similar practices. The recognition also positions Longleng as a model for rural‑urban sanitation projects across the Northeast region.
Officials highlighted that Longleng achieved the distinction by meeting stringent cleanliness criteria, including solid‑waste segregation, public toilet availability, and community participation in cleanliness drives. The town's municipal council collaborated with local NGOs and school groups to sustain the efforts.
Mayor of Longleng expressed pride in the achievement and pledged to maintain the standards, noting that the award will encourage neighboring districts to adopt similar practices. The recognition also positions Longleng as a model for rural‑urban sanitation projects across the Northeast region.