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Three Chhattisgarh cities win national Swachh Survekshan 2025‑26 awards
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 04:19 AM
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Three municipalities in Chhattisgarh have been honoured with national awards in the Swachh Survekshan 2025‑26, recognizing their achievements in cleanliness and sanitation.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs announced that three cities in Chhattisgarh have secured national awards in the Swachh Survekshan 2025‑26. The awards, part of the annual cleanliness ranking, commend municipalities that have demonstrated superior performance in waste management, sanitation infrastructure, and community participation.
According to the official results, the three Chhattisgarh cities topped their respective categories, earning recognition alongside other high‑scoring urban centres across the country. The award ceremony highlighted the role of local civic bodies and citizen volunteers in maintaining hygienic public spaces.
State officials praised the achievement as a testament to sustained efforts under the Swachh Bharat Mission. They urged other towns in the state to adopt similar practices to improve overall urban cleanliness.
The Swachh Survekshan 2025‑26 assessment covered parameters such as solid waste processing, toilet coverage, and citizen feedback. The winning cities are expected to serve as models for best practices in the region.
The recognition also brings additional funding and technical support to the awarded municipalities, aimed at further strengthening their sanitation systems and encouraging innovative cleanliness initiatives.
According to the official results, the three Chhattisgarh cities topped their respective categories, earning recognition alongside other high‑scoring urban centres across the country. The award ceremony highlighted the role of local civic bodies and citizen volunteers in maintaining hygienic public spaces.
State officials praised the achievement as a testament to sustained efforts under the Swachh Bharat Mission. They urged other towns in the state to adopt similar practices to improve overall urban cleanliness.
The Swachh Survekshan 2025‑26 assessment covered parameters such as solid waste processing, toilet coverage, and citizen feedback. The winning cities are expected to serve as models for best practices in the region.
The recognition also brings additional funding and technical support to the awarded municipalities, aimed at further strengthening their sanitation systems and encouraging innovative cleanliness initiatives.