- President Honours City at National Ceremony in New Delhi; Jamshedpur Recognised Among 4,751 Urban Local Bodies for Excellence in Urban Cleanliness
RANCHI (Jharkhand): Jamshedpur has once again brought national recognition to Jharkhand by demonstrating excellence in urban cleanliness, waste management and citizen participation. The city was honoured by the President of India at a national award ceremony organised at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi for its outstanding performance in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26.
Competing against 4,751 urban local bodies across the country, Jamshedpur secured a place among 63 selected cities invited to the prestigious national recognition ceremony, highlighting its continued commitment to sustainable urban management and cleanliness.
Jharkhand Delegation Represents City at National Ceremony
Jharkhand was represented at the ceremony by Principal Secretary of the Urban Development and Housing Department Sunil Kumar, SUDA Director Suraj Kumar, Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee (JNAC) Municipal Commissioner Yogendra Prasad and Tata Steel UISL General Manager (Town Operation and Maintenance) Ravindra Kumar Singh.
The recognition reflects the coordinated efforts of the state urban development department, municipal administration and Tata Steel UISL in strengthening the city’s sanitation infrastructure and improving waste management practices.
Scientific Waste Management Strengthens Cleanliness System
Jamshedpur’s achievement has been supported by a scientific and modern waste management framework. The city has focused on door-to-door garbage collection, segregation of wet and dry waste at source, utilisation of Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) and modern processing of organic waste.
The establishment of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (RRR) centres, along with continuous public awareness campaigns, has further strengthened the city’s cleanliness ecosystem and promoted sustainable waste management practices.
Officials said the national recognition is not merely the outcome of a survey but reflects collective efforts towards building a cleaner, greener and more sustainable urban environment.
Citizen Participation and Sanitation Workers Key to Success
The achievement has been attributed to the collective contribution of sanitation workers, administrative teams, associated institutions and residents. Officials emphasised that public participation and effective urban management are essential for maintaining cleanliness standards and ensuring long-term sustainability.
Jamshedpur’s recognition once again demonstrates how coordinated governance, modern waste management systems and citizen engagement can help cities establish national benchmarks in urban sanitation.
