Recognized for outstanding performance in ‘Swachh Survekshan’ (Cleanliness Survey) 2025-26, Jamshedpur secures a place among 63 cities selected from 4,751 urban local bodies nationwide.
Jamshedpur. Through its exemplary practices in sanitation, effective urban management, and active citizen participation, Jamshedpur has once again brought laurels to the state of Jharkhand on the national stage. The city was honored by the President of India during a national award ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, for its stellar performance in the ‘Swachh Survekshan’ 2025-26.
A total of 4,751 urban local bodies from across the country participated in the ‘Swachh Survekshan’ 2025-26. Of these, 63 top-performing cities were invited to the national award ceremony. Being recognized at this prestigious event is considered a significant achievement for Jamshedpur, reflecting the city’s robust sanitation system and its sustained, dedicated efforts.
The ceremony was attended by representatives from Jharkhand, including Sunil Kumar, Principal Secretary of the Urban Development and Housing Department; Suraj Kumar, Director of SUDA; Yogendra Prasad, Municipal Commissioner of the Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee (JNAC); and Ravindra Kumar Singh, General Manager (Town Operation and Maintenance) at Tata Steel UISL.
Jamshedpur’s success is driven by an institutional commitment to cleanliness, the integration of modern technology, an effective monitoring framework, and the active involvement of its residents. Key initiatives in the city include door-to-door waste collection, source segregation of waste, the operation of modern waste processing plants, Material Recovery Facilities (MRF), and the scientific processing of organic waste.
Furthermore, the establishment of ‘RRR’ (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) centers, combined with various public awareness campaigns, has fostered a culture of cleanliness among the citizens. These collective efforts have played a crucial role in making the city’s sanitation system more effective and sustainable.
This honor received by Jamshedpur is not merely a success in a survey, but the result of collective efforts directed toward building a clean, beautiful, and sustainable city. Sanitation workers, administrative officials, various institutions, and conscientious citizens have all made significant contributions to this achievement. Jamshedpur’s success serves as an exemplary model of effective management and public participation in the realm of cleanliness.