Chandigarh Secures Second Place in Cleanliness Rankings for 2025-26

Chandigarh, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : Chandigarh has once again distinguished itself in the realm of cleanliness, achieving second place in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, a nationwide cleanliness survey conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu during a ceremony held in New Delhi.

In the category for cities with populations between 3 to 10 lakh, Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain took the top spot, while Guntur in Andhra Pradesh secured third place. This recognition is particularly significant for Chandigarh, as it reflects rigorous assessments of various standards, including sanitation, waste management, citizen participation, and public toilet facilities.

The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, along with its residents, has made concerted efforts to enhance the city’s cleanliness over recent years. Key initiatives include door-to-door waste collection, source segregation of waste, regular street cleaning, and solid waste management. The heightened awareness and active involvement of citizens have been pivotal to this achievement.

In a related development, Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur has emerged as the cleanest city in the state, showcasing a strong commitment to sanitation. This recognition is seen as a testament to years of hard work and community engagement. Jamshedpur has focused on improving cleanliness, implementing scientific waste management practices, and ensuring citizen participation.

Efforts in Jamshedpur include house-to-house waste collection, source segregation, regular street cleaning, and the maintenance of public sanitation. Modern technologies, such as GPS-based waste collection vehicles and QR code monitoring, have been employed to enhance the effectiveness of the cleanliness drive.