Swachh Survekshan 2026: Rudrapur Bags #1 Rank in Clean Himalayan City Category, President Droupadi Murmu Honors Mayors

In a landmark achievement for cleanliness and civic governance, Uttarakhand’s Udham Singh Nagar district—the home district of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami—has won national acclaim. In the recently announced results for Swachh Survekshan 2025–26, the Rudrapur Municipal Corporation bagged the Number One rank across the country under the prestigious 'Clean Himalayan City' category. Additionally, the Kashipur Municipal Corporation secured top honors among the cleanest cities in the state.

President Droupadi Murmu Honors Mayors

At a grand ceremonial event held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu felicitated Rudrapur Mayor Vikas Sharma and Kashipur Mayor Deepak Valli with prestigious national awards. Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar alongside senior central and civic officials were also present to witness the historic moment.

 Rigorous Evaluation Standards

The top ranking was awarded based on stringent evaluation metrics, including:

Effective door-to-door waste collection from households and commercial establishments.

Source segregation of wet and dry waste.

Scientific processing and disposal of the nearly 100 metric tons of daily garbage generated in the industrial hub.

Active citizen participation, public cleanliness awareness, and comprehensive welfare measures for sanitation workers (Safai Mitras).

A Proud Moment for Devbhumi Uttarakhand

Expressing immense joy over the milestone, Mayor Vikas Sharma credited the collective hard work of citizens, sanitary workers, and the local administration, emphasizing that cleanliness is a shared social responsibility. Having leaped from a national rank of 467 to claim the top spot among Himalayan cities, Rudrapur has set a stellar benchmark for urban development and ecological preservation under the visionary guidance of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.