Rudrapur tops cleanest Himalayan cities list, Jammu ranks second in Centre’s annual cleanliness survey

This City Becomes India's Cleanest, Beats Indore's 8

While Surat and Vijayawada secured the next two spots, Rewa emerged as the cleanest riverfront town, and Rudrapur topped the Himalayan city category.

Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025–26: Jammu secures 2nd rank in ‘Clean Himalayan city category’

Jammu, Nov 11: In a monumental recognition of its relentless sanitation reforms, civic mobilisation, and infrastructure modernization, Jammu has secured the national 2nd rank in the “Swachh Himalayan City” category at the 10th edition of the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025–26. The national awards were conferred by President of India Droupadi Murmu, at a glittering ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, celebra…

Swachh Survekshan 2025–26: Jammu bags second spot in clean Himalayan city category

According to officials, the prestigious accolade reflects Jammu’s exemplary strides in sustainable solid waste management, door-to-door four-stream segregation, the eradication of single-use plastics, and intensive community-led cleanliness drives

Rudrapur tops cleanest Himalayan cities list, Jammu ranks second in Centre’s annual cleanliness survey

Rudrapur has been ranked as the cleanest city in the Himalayan region, followed closely by Jammu. The cleanliness assessment evaluates urban areas based on sanitation, waste disposal, and environmental maintenance efforts. Notably, Navi Mumbai was recognized as the cleanest city in India overall, while Surat and Vijayawada completed the top three. In addition, towns were acknowledged for their riverfront maintenance, with Rewa taking the top spot.