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President Droupadi Murmu to Confer Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 in Delhi on Nov 11
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🗓 10 Nov 2026, 07:16 AM
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President Droupadi Murmu will present the Swachh Survekshan Awards for 2025‑26 in New Delhi on 11 November, recognizing top‑performing municipalities and institutions.
President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to confer the Swachh Survekshan Awards for the 2025‑26 cycle in New Delhi on 11 November. The ceremony will be held in the capital and will mark the culmination of the annual assessment of cleanliness and sanitation across the country.
The Swachh Survekshan programme, a key component of the Swachh Bharat mission, evaluates cities, towns, villages and institutions on parameters such as waste management, sanitation infrastructure and citizen participation. Winners are awarded for achieving the highest standards in these areas.
By presenting the awards, the President underscores the government's commitment to a cleaner India and encourages local bodies to sustain and improve their sanitation efforts. Senior officials from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and representatives of the winning entities are expected to attend the event.
The awards ceremony will also provide a platform for sharing best practices and innovations that have contributed to improved hygiene and public health outcomes across the nation.
The Swachh Survekshan programme, a key component of the Swachh Bharat mission, evaluates cities, towns, villages and institutions on parameters such as waste management, sanitation infrastructure and citizen participation. Winners are awarded for achieving the highest standards in these areas.
By presenting the awards, the President underscores the government's commitment to a cleaner India and encourages local bodies to sustain and improve their sanitation efforts. Senior officials from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and representatives of the winning entities are expected to attend the event.
The awards ceremony will also provide a platform for sharing best practices and innovations that have contributed to improved hygiene and public health outcomes across the nation.