Jamshedpur, Nov 11: President Droupadi Murmu honoured Jamshedpur at the national level for its outstanding performance in sanitation and urban cleanliness at the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 National Awards Ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
Jamshedpur was among 63 cities selected for recognition at the ceremony out of 4,751 urban local bodies that participated in the nationwide cleanliness survey. The President’s recognition has brought national attention to the city’s sustained efforts in waste management, sanitation and public participation.
Jharkhand was represented at the ceremony by Sunil Kumar, Principal Secretary of the Urban Development and Housing Department; Suraj Kumar, Director of the State Urban Development Agency (SUDA); Yogendra Prasad, Municipal Commissioner of the Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee (JNAC); and Ravindra Kumar Singh, General Manager (Town Operation and Maintenance) of Tata Steel UISL.
Jamshedpur’s sanitation system is supported by institutional commitment, modern technology, effective monitoring mechanisms and active participation of residents. The city has implemented door-to-door waste collection, segregation at source, a modern waste processing plant, a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and scientific processing of organic waste.
The administration has also established RRR (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) centres and undertaken public awareness campaigns to encourage responsible waste management and sustainable practices among citizens.
The recognition reflects the collective contribution of sanitation workers, administrative officials, institutions and residents towards improving the city’s cleanliness standards. Jamshedpur’s achievement highlights the role of efficient urban management and public participation in building a cleaner and more sustainable city.
