GUWAHATI: Guwahati has become Assam’s first city to secure the top state-level recognition under the Union Government’s Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the award at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday, November 11. Assam Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai and Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) Mayor Mrigen Sarania received the award on behalf of the city.
Sharing the achievement on social media, Minister Kaushik Rai described the recognition as a proud moment for Assam and Guwahati.
Speaking after receiving the award, GMC Mayor Mrigen Sarania said Guwahati had secured the first position at the state level after finishing second in the previous edition of the Swachh Survekshan competition.
He thanked the residents of Guwahati, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the municipal councillors, GMC Commissioner and Secretary, and all officials and employees of the civic body for their contributions.
Sarania said the achievement was the result of collective efforts under the Chief Minister’s guidance. He also expressed confidence that Guwahati would improve its position in the national rankings, which were yet to be fully announced.
According to the Mayor, initiatives such as the Guwahati Swachhata Abhiyan 2.0 and the Swachh Guwahati competition played an important role in improving the city’s cleanliness performance.
He said more than 300 development committees had participated in the Swachh Guwahati competition, encouraging community involvement in maintaining cleanliness across neighbourhoods.
The Mayor also highlighted the GMC’s efforts to clear legacy waste and improve sanitation-related infrastructure and services. He said the civic body would continue working to strengthen cleanliness initiatives across the city.
Sarania dedicated the award to the people of Guwahati and acknowledged the support of the elected representatives, officials and citizens who contributed to the city’s performance.
While Guwahati has secured the top state-level recognition, its final position in the national rankings is expected to become clear after the remaining results are announced.
