President Droupadi Murmu confers Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 in New Delhi
· India · News On AIR, Indian Express
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 in New Delhi this afternoon. Navi Mumbai was named the cleanest city, while Surat and Vijayawada placed second and third respectively. The event was hosted by News On AIR. Murmu presented the awards to municipal representatives and officials. The cleanliness rankings highlight urban management successes across India. This is the annual national award ceremony for best-performing cities under the Swachh Survekshan survey.
Why it matters
The award recognizes municipal performance and sets benchmarks for urban hygiene, prompting cities to improve waste management and public services. Navi Mumbai's top rank may influence other metropolitan areas to adopt its cleanliness practices. The ceremony underscores the government's priority on sanitation and motivates civic leaders across India to compete for better environmental standards. The recognition also brings increased funding and policy attention for the winning municipalities.
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