Guwahati Wins Swachh Sarvekshan Award as Assam's First Clean City

Guwahati has achieved a significant milestone in urban sanitation, officially being recognized as the first "Swachh City" in Assam. The city was honored with the prestigious Swachh Sarvekshan Award under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) during a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

The award was presented by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, in the presence of Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu. Representing the state, Kaushik Rai, the Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, accepted the honor alongside Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) Mayor Mrigen Sarania, Commissioner and Secretary Kavitha Padmanabhan, and GMC Commissioner Chinmoy Prakash Phukan.

A Collective Achievement for the City

This national recognition is a result of the sustained efforts of sanitation workers, departmental officials, and the active participation of Guwahati's citizens. The Guwahati Municipal Corporation and "Team Guwahati" played a central role in this achievement, which marks a major step toward building a healthier and more sustainable urban environment.

Minister Kaushik Rai expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his visionary leadership and continuous guidance in strengthening the state's civic infrastructure. He noted that this recognition is not just an award, but a renewed responsibility to keep Guwahati cleaner, greener, and more beautiful for all its residents.