Kashipur and Rudrapur Shine in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26; CM Dhami Congratulates Both Cities
Kashipur secures first position in Uttarakhand, while Rudrapur tops the Himalayan States category
Chief Minister calls the achievement a matter of pride for the state and urges other urban local bodies to follow their example
Dehradun: Uttarakhand has achieved a significant milestone in urban cleanliness, with Kashipur and Rudrapur securing top honours in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26. While Kashipur has secured first position at the state level, Rudrapur has emerged as the top-performing city in the Himalayan States category, bringing recognition to the state.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulated the public representatives, administrative officials, municipal employees and sanitation workers associated with both cities, describing the achievement as a matter of pride for the entire state.
On Thursday, a delegation comprising Kashipur Mayor Deepak Bali and Rudrapur Mayor Vikas Sharma met Chief Minister Dhami at his official residence. The delegation apprised him of the achievements secured by the two municipal bodies in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26.
The meeting was also attended by Director of the Urban Development Department Vinod Goswami, Kashipur Municipal Commissioner Ravindra Bisht, Rudrapur Municipal Commissioner Shipra Joshi and State Mission Manager of Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0, Manoj Pandey.
The awards were presented by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs at a ceremony held in New Delhi on Wednesday. Under the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, Kashipur received the first award in Uttarakhand, while Rudrapur secured the top position in the Himalayan States category. The recognition highlights improvements in urban sanitation, cleanliness management and the performance of urban local bodies.
Congratulating the two cities, Chief Minister Dhami said their achievements were not merely individual municipal successes but a matter of honour for the entire state. He attributed the recognition to the collective commitment, dedication and sustained efforts of elected representatives, municipal administrations, sanitation workers and local residents.
The Chief Minister said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Swachh Bharat Mission has transformed cleanliness into a nationwide mass movement. The Uttarakhand government is also making continuous efforts to develop clean, healthy, attractive and environmentally sustainable urban centres across the state.
Emphasising the importance of public participation, Dhami said cleanliness should not be viewed merely as a government programme or the responsibility of municipal authorities. Instead, it must become an integral part of every citizen’s daily life and collective social responsibility.
He stressed the need for effective waste management, scientific disposal of garbage, development of modern sanitation infrastructure and regular cleaning of public spaces to ensure sustainable improvements in urban cleanliness.
The Chief Minister also called upon municipal bodies to strengthen public participation and organise continuous awareness campaigns to encourage citizens to adopt responsible sanitation practices.
Describing the achievements of Kashipur and Rudrapur as an inspiration for other urban local bodies, Dhami urged municipalities across Uttarakhand to learn from their experiences and improve their performance through innovation, coordination and efficient management.
He expressed confidence that collective efforts would help Uttarakhand’s cities emerge as national examples in cleanliness, environmental protection and sustainable urban development.
During the meeting, the delegation also briefed the Chief Minister on initiatives being undertaken to strengthen sanitation infrastructure, improve waste management systems and achieve better results in upcoming Swachh Survekshan assessments.
Secretary Nitesh Jha was also present on the occasion.
