Rudrapur Tops Himalayan States in Cleanliness Survey 2025-26, Receives National Award from President Droupadi Murmu

Rudrapur Municipal Corporation secures first position in the Clean Himalayan City category

Mayor Vikas Sharma and Municipal Commissioner Shipra Joshi Pandey receive the prestigious award at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi

The city continues its impressive improvement in cleanliness rankings, moving from 467th to 169th position before securing the top spot among Himalayan states

Rudrapur: Rudrapur Municipal Corporation has achieved a significant national milestone in urban cleanliness, bringing recognition to Uttarakhand. In the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, the city secured first place among Himalayan states in the Clean Himalayan City category.

President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious first-place award to Rudrapur Municipal Corporation during a national ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Mayor Vikas Sharma and Municipal Commissioner Shipra Joshi Pandey received the award on behalf of the municipal corporation.

The ceremony was attended by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu, Union Secretary Satyendra Singh, Union Secretary Deepa Dhara and several senior officials and dignitaries. Receiving the national honour from the President marks a proud moment for Rudrapur and the entire state of Uttarakhand.

Comprehensive Waste Management Efforts Earn National Recognition

The Swachh Survekshan assessment evaluates cities on several parameters beyond the cleanliness of roads and public spaces. It examines the overall sanitation system, solid waste management, public participation and the effective implementation of cleanliness initiatives.

Rudrapur’s first-place achievement in the Clean Himalayan City category reflects the city’s efforts to strengthen its sanitation infrastructure and waste management practices.

Key assessment parameters include regular door-to-door waste collection from households and commercial establishments, segregation of wet and dry waste at source, scientific processing and disposal of collected waste, and measures to prevent open dumping.

The assessment also considers cleanliness in public spaces, markets and community areas, public awareness initiatives, citizen participation, and the safety, health and welfare of sanitation workers.

Documentation of municipal initiatives, official records and verification of their implementation at the ground level also form important components of the assessment process.

From 467th to 169th Rank, Rudrapur Now Leads Himalayan States

Expressing happiness over the achievement, Mayor Vikas Sharma said that securing first place among Himalayan states was not merely an accomplishment of the municipal corporation but a matter of pride for the entire city and Uttarakhand.

He credited the achievement to the collective efforts of municipal officials, employees, sanitation workers, public representatives and residents who have contributed towards making Rudrapur cleaner and better organised.

The Mayor highlighted that Rudrapur Municipal Corporation had previously made significant progress in the national cleanliness rankings, improving from 467th to 169th position. The latest achievement represents another major milestone, with the city securing the top position among Himalayan states in the Clean Himalayan City category.

He emphasised that cleanliness is not the responsibility of a single department or individual but a collective responsibility of society. Sanitation workers play a particularly important role, and their dedication, combined with active public participation, forms the foundation of sustainable cleanliness initiatives.

Municipal Corporation to Strengthen Cleanliness Initiatives Further

Mayor Vikas Sharma stated that the national recognition has also increased the responsibility of the municipal corporation. The priority now is to maintain the achievement and further improve cleanliness standards across the city.

He said that focused efforts would continue to ensure cleaner and better-managed wards, neighbourhoods, markets and public spaces.

The Mayor also acknowledged the guidance and support of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, stating that continuous efforts are being made to accelerate Rudrapur’s overall development and strengthen urban infrastructure under the state government’s leadership.

He added that the government’s initiatives to improve urban development and basic civic amenities are providing fresh momentum and direction to the municipal corporation.

Describing the award as the beginning of a new phase, Sharma said the objective is not limited to winning recognitions but to establishing a sustainable sanitation system, delivering better civic facilities and developing Rudrapur into a clean, beautiful and well-developed city.

The national award presented by President Droupadi Murmu recognises the collective commitment of Rudrapur’s residents, the dedication of sanitation workers and the sustained efforts of the municipal corporation. By securing first place among Himalayan states, Rudrapur has added a significant achievement to Uttarakhand’s record in urban cleanliness.