New Delhi: Madhya Pradesh has secured nine national awards in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, with cities across the state recognised for their performance in urban cleanliness and waste management. The awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
The nine award-winning urban local bodies are Budhni, Depalpur, Dewas, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Rewa, Sagar and Ujjain. According to the Madhya Pradesh government, the state received nine awards out of the 57 national awards presented this year, the highest number secured by any state.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav welcomed the recognition at an appreciation ceremony in New Delhi on Wednesday, describing it as the outcome of collective efforts by elected representatives, administrative officials, sanitation workers and residents.
He said Madhya Pradesh had established a distinct identity in the cleanliness sector through public participation, administrative commitment and local initiatives.
How Madhya Pradesh Cities Ranked in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26
The nine cities received recognition across different population-based and special award categories:
- Indore: Swachh Shehar Jodi – Mentor
- Depalpur: Swachh Shehar Jodi – Mentee
- Jabalpur: Secured Rank 2 in the category for cities with a population of over 10 lakh.
- Ujjain: Secured Rank 1 among cities with a population of 3 lakh to 10 lakh.
- Dewas: Secured Rank 1 in the 50,000 to 3 lakh population category.
- Sagar: Secured Rank 3 in the 50,000 to 3 lakh population category.
- Budhni: Secured Rank 3 among cities with a population below 20,000.
- Rewa: Secured Rank 1 in the Swachh Riverfront City category.
- Gwalior: Received the Swachh City Award.
CM Credits Sanitation Workers and Public Participation
Yadav said the progress made in urban cleanliness would not have been possible without the sustained contribution of sanitation workers, who continue to provide services in different weather conditions.
He cited Indore as an example of how political commitment, administrative efforts and active citizen participation can contribute to urban cleanliness. The city received recognition under the Swachh Shehar Jodi category as a mentor city.
The Chief Minister also called on urban local bodies to strengthen routine sanitation in every ward, ensure door-to-door waste collection and segregation, maintain public toilets, and prevent pollution of rivers and other water bodies. He emphasised the need to prioritise the welfare of sanitation workers.
Cleanliness a Priority Ahead of Simhastha 2028
The Chief Minister said clean urban environments contribute to public health and support investment, tourism, industrial activity and employment opportunities.
With Simhastha 2028 approaching, the state government is prioritising improvements in sanitation, waste management, public toilets, traffic management and environmental protection in Ujjain and other urban areas.
He also highlighted the importance of expanding modern urban services, including GPS-enabled waste collection, advanced waste-processing facilities, sewage treatment plants, compost production, waste-to-energy systems and digital monitoring.
Yadav said the government’s objective was to develop every city in Madhya Pradesh as a model of cleanliness, environmental protection and modern urban facilities. He added that clean and healthy cities would contribute to the national goal of Viksit Bharat 2047.
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