Photo Courtesy: nenews
Itanagar: Jairampur snatched the State’s Swachh City title for the third time. The town, located in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh, proved its commitment to sanitation. It previously landed the same honor in 2022-23 and 2024-25. The win recognizes years of hard work in waste management and environmental protection.
President Droupadi Murmu handed out the awards at New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan on November 11. The event celebrated the 10th edition of the Swachh Survekshan. Officials call this the world's largest urban sanitation survey. It is run by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power Manohar Lal attended the gala. Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu joined him. Organizers handed out 60 national awards in total. These spanned categories like Clean Himalayan City and Swachh Shehar. The survey is a major push for cleaner living spaces.
Local officials credit the town's success to a mix of administrative grit and community spirit. Sanitation workers and residents worked together to keep the streets clean. Leaders hope this win sets a clear path for other towns. As officials said on Saturday, the achievement reflects the "combined efforts of the local administration, elected representatives, urban development officials in maintaining cleanliness and promoting better sanitation practices."
Comments