Gandhinagar: Gujarat‘s cities have earned national recognition for their outstanding cleanliness performance in the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26. Ahmedabad-Sanand, Vadodara and Surat were honoured at an award ceremony in New Delhi, where President of India Droupadi Murmu presented the awards to representatives of the respective urban local bodies.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel congratulated the cities and their residents on the achievements, describing them as a reflection of Gujarat’s commitment to cleanliness and urban development.
The recognition highlights the state’s efforts to strengthen urban waste management and promote cleanliness as a regular part of public life.
Ahmedabad-Sanand Secures First Rank in Swachh Shehar Jodi Category
Ahmedabad-Sanand secured first rank nationally in the Swachh Shehar Jodi category under the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26.
The category recognises the performance of mentor-mentee city pairs in promoting effective urban waste management and improving cleanliness practices. The top national ranking reflects the efforts made by Ahmedabad and Sanand in this area.
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Surat Ranks Second in Super Swachh League for Second Consecutive Year
Surat secured the second position nationally in the Super Swachh League category among cities with a population of more than 10 lakh.
Notably, the city achieved this position for the second consecutive year, reinforcing its record of performance in urban cleanliness and waste management.
The Super Swachh League recognises cities that have demonstrated strong and consistent cleanliness performance.
Vadodara Recognised as Gujarat’s Cleanest City
Vadodara Municipal Corporation received recognition as the cleanest city in Gujarat. The achievement reflects the city’s efforts towards improving sanitation, cleanliness and urban waste management.
The recognition of Ahmedabad-Sanand, Surat and Vadodara highlights Gujarat’s overall progress in urban cleanliness and the implementation of effective civic management initiatives.
CM Bhupendra Patel Congratulates Cities and Residents
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel congratulated the urban local bodies and citizens of Ahmedabad-Sanand, Vadodara and Surat for their achievements.
He said Gujarat had successfully implemented Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nationwide cleanliness campaign. He also expressed happiness that, under the Prime Minister’s inspiration and guidance, cleanliness had become a way of life for the people of Gujarat.
The Chief Minister urged citizens and local authorities to continue working with greater commitment towards building a clean and developed Gujarat.
Gujarat Leaders and Officials Attend Award Ceremony in Delhi
The national award ceremony was held in New Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards to the representatives of the recognised urban local bodies.
Gujarat Urban Development Minister Kanubhai Desai, Minister of State Darshna Vaghela and officials from the respective municipal corporations also attended the ceremony and received the awards.
The recognition of Ahmedabad-Sanand, Surat and Vadodara highlights Gujarat’s continued focus on urban cleanliness, effective waste management and citizen participation in building cleaner cities.
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