Special Correspondent
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BHOPAL: In Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 – the national level cleanliness survey, nine Madhya Pradesh cities won awards in different categories – the highest for any state in the country.
Indore received the Swachh Shehar Jodi – Mentor award, while Depalpur was recognised as Swachh Shehar Jodi – Mentee. Jabalpur secured Rank 2 in the category of cities with a population of over 10 lakh. Ujjain secured Rank 1 in the 3 lakh to 10 lakh population category, while Dewas secured Rank 1 and Sagar Rank 3 in the 50,000 to 3 lakh population category.
Budhni secured Rank 3 in the category of cities with a population of less than 20,000. Rewa secured Rank 1 in the Swachh Riverfront City category, while Gwalior received the Swachh City Award.
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, presented the awards at a grand ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on November 11.
Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power Manohar Lal and Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu were especially present on the occasion.
On behalf of the State Government, Urban Development and Housing Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, Minister of State Pratima Bagri and Commissioner, Urban Welfare, Sanket Bhondve received the awards.
CM expresses happiness: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed happiness over the outstanding performance of nine Madhya Pradesh cities in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26
He said that the recognition was the outcome of the collective efforts of public representatives, officials, sanitation workers and citizens across the state.
Yadav said that Madhya Pradesh has received national recognition for the highest number of cities in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 among all states in the country. Of the 57 national awards presented this year, nine have been conferred on Madhya Pradesh. This achievement reflects the state's sustained progress and concerted efforts in the field of cleanliness.
The CM said that this mass movement for cleanliness would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of sanitation workers. Serving continuously through the extreme conditions of summer, winter and monsoon, sanitation workers form the strong foundation of the cleanliness campaign. He said that Indore has presented an exemplary model of cleanliness before the nation through strong political will, administrative commitment and active public participation.
Yadav said that clean cities become centres of greater opportunities for investment, tourism, industry and employment. A clean environment improves public health and gives fresh impetus to the economic activities of cities.
In view of Simhastha-2028, the State Government accords priority to bringing cleanliness, waste management, public toilets, traffic management and environmental protection facilities in Ujjain and other urban areas of Madhya Pradesh up to international standards.
