Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has earned recognition as Telangana’s State First Swachh City under the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 awards. The achievement marks an important milestone in Hyderabad’s efforts to improve urban cleanliness and sanitation.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy congratulated GHMC officials, municipal staff and sanitation workers for their contribution to the achievement.
The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
State Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan and HMDA Commissioner Sarfaraz Ahmed received the honour on behalf of the city.
Hyderabad Recognised for Urban Cleanliness
The recognition was announced under Swachh Survekshan, the nationwide cleanliness assessment conducted by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
The survey is part of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban. It evaluates the performance of urban local bodies across several sanitation and waste management indicators.
GHMC’s recognition reflects its efforts in key areas, including:
- Door-to-door garbage collection.
- Waste segregation and transportation.
- Scientific solid waste management.
- Sewage and used water management.
- Public sanitation and visible cleanliness.
- Citizen participation and awareness.
- Sanitation worker welfare.
The 2025-26 edition assessed urban local bodies through 43 indicators across 10 major assessment areas. More than 3,000 trained assessors participated in the nationwide evaluation.
President Droupadi Murmu Presents the Award
The award ceremony took place in New Delhi in the presence of senior Union government officials.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 awards to cities recognised for their cleanliness initiatives.
The 10th edition of the survey carried the theme, ‘Swachhata Ki Nayi Pehel – Badhayein Haath, Karein Safai Saath’.
This year’s assessment also placed emphasis on citizen feedback, waste segregation, sanitation services and the welfare of sanitation workers.
CM Revanth Reddy Highlights Green Hyderabad Vision
Congratulating the officials, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said the recognition was a matter of pride for Telangana.
He appreciated the collective efforts of GHMC officials, field staff and sanitation workers. Their consistent contribution played an important role in achieving the recognition.
The Chief Minister also reiterated the government’s vision of transforming Hyderabad into a Green City and a Net-Zero City.
He said the recognition would encourage the government to strengthen its efforts towards better sanitation and environmental protection.
GHMC’s Next Challenge: A Cleaner and Greener Hyderabad
The latest recognition is expected to provide further momentum to Hyderabad’s urban development initiatives.
The state government aims to improve sanitation standards, expand green spaces and strengthen waste management systems across the city.
Sustaining these improvements will require continued efforts from municipal authorities and active public participation.
Residents also have an important role in maintaining neighbourhood cleanliness. Proper waste segregation and responsible disposal can make a significant difference.
The recognition is a collective achievement for Hyderabad. It also brings greater responsibility to maintain and improve the city’s cleanliness standards in the coming years.
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🏆 HYDERABAD EARNS CLEAN CITY HONOUR!
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has been recognised as Telangana’s State First Swachh City under Swachh Survekshan 2025-26!
🇮🇳 President Droupadi Murmu presented the award at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
👏 CM Revanth Reddy congratulated GHMC officials, sanitation workers and staff for their collective efforts.
🌿 The state government is now aiming to transform Hyderabad into a cleaner, greener and more sustainable city.
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Important editorial accuracy
The official award category is State First Swachh City. This should not be described as India’s number one cleanest city. The Union government’s official release confirms the award categories and assessment methodology. Press Information Bureau+2
Official sources: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs – Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 | President of India – Award Ceremony.