Jairampur town, located in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh, has once again secured the State's Swachh City recognition under the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26. Officials shared on Saturday that this marks the third time the urban center has earned the prestigious honor, acknowledging its continuous and sustained efforts toward maintaining high standards of cleanliness, proper sanitation, and robust environmental protection.
A History of Sustained Sanitation Excellence
The town had previously received this same recognition during the 2022-23 and 2024-25 award cycles. According to officials, this ongoing achievement reflects the combined and dedicated efforts of the local administration, elected representatives, and urban development officials who have worked relentlessly to maintain rigorous cleanliness standards and promote better sanitation practices throughout the locality.
Community Participation and National Recognition
The successful sanitation drive also underscores the vital importance of public participation. The active cooperation and daily involvement of local residents, hardworking sanitation workers, and other community stakeholders have contributed significantly to keeping the town consistently clean. The awards themselves were formally presented by President Droupadi Murmu during a high-profile ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on November 11.
Grand Scale of the Swachh Survekshan Awards
The ceremony marked the landmark 10th edition of the Swachh Survekshan, widely described as the world's largest urban sanitation survey conducted under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power Manohar Lal, alongside Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu, graced the event with their presence. A total of 60 national awards were announced across diverse categories, ranging from the Swachh Shehar Jodi and Clean Cities of the Super Swachh League to Swachh River Front Towns and Clean Himalayan Cities.
A Benchmark for Urban Centers Across the State
Moving forward, Jairampur’s remarkable achievement is widely expected to serve as a practical benchmark for other urban and semi-urban centers across Arunachal Pradesh. It clearly demonstrates how disciplined administrative planning, effective on-ground implementation, and deep community involvement can successfully come together to build cleaner and much more sustainable urban spaces.
