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Hyderabad: Telangana's First Swachh City!
12 Nov
Summary
- Hyderabad named Telangana's first Swachh city in 2025-26.
- Award recognizes efforts in sanitation, cleanliness, and waste management.
- City received the honor from President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi.
Greater Hyderabad has been awarded the title of Telangana's first Swachh city as part of the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 initiative.
The Union ministry of housing and urban affairs recognized the city for its significant improvements in urban sanitation, cleanliness, and solid waste management. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to state and city officials in New Delhi.
The assessment evaluated cities on 10 parameters totaling 10,500 marks. Key areas included waste collection, segregation, processing, sewage management, and sanitation workers' welfare.
A third-party inspection conducted in April and May evaluated sanitation infrastructure and public participation. GHMC also supports smaller municipalities through the Swachh Shehar Jodi program.
This award is expected to further motivate the civic body to enhance cleanliness efforts and promote sustainability in Greater Hyderabad, building on past achievements like ODF++ status and a seven-star Garbage Free City rating.
