Jammu has secured second rank in the Swachh Himalayan City category at the 10th edition of the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025–26.
The awards were conferred by the President, Droupadi Murmu, at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday, celebrated under the theme “Swachhata Ki Nayi Pehel – Badhayein Haath, Karein Safai Saath.”
The MC leadership dedicated this honor to the sanitation workers, frontline safai karamcharis, and conscious citizens of Jammu whose unwavering daily dedication made this achievement possible. The administration emphasised that this award serves as a powerful testament to the success of Jan Bhagidari, proving that collaborative municipal teamwork and citizen ownership can achieve exemplary benchmarks in urban cleanliness. Minister of urban development Vikramaditya Singh received the award from the President at a ceremony held in New Delhi. The award holds special significance as, for the first time, the state’s recognition has been conferred in the presence of the President.
The prestigious accolade reflects Jammu’s exemplary strides in sustainable solid waste management, door-to-door four-stream segregation, the eradication of single-use plastics, and intensive community-led cleanliness drives, according to officials.
Uttar Pradesh Urban Development minister AK Sharma, mayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari and municipal commissioner Himanshu Nagpal received the honour. Additional municipal commissioner Durgesh Mishra was also present. Earlier reporting noted: Swachh Survekshan: City third among best riverfront towns Uttar Pradesh Urban Development Minister A K Sharma, Mayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari and Municipal Commissioner Himanshu Nagpal received the honour Earlier reporting noted: Varanasi: Varanasi has secured third position in the ‘Best Riverfront Town’ category under the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, conducted by Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Varanasi had earlier received the Best Ganga Town Award under Swachh Survekshan 2024-25.
As a result of these focused initiatives, coordinated efforts and continuous monitoring by the government, Theog municipal council has been successful in bringing laurels to the state.
Vikramaditya Singh said that the state government has made concerted efforts to improve the overall performance of ULBs under Swachh Survekshan. Earlier reporting noted: President Droupadi Murmu presented the award at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday.
