The city received the recognition from President Droupadi Murmu during a ceremony held in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Greater Hyderabad has been recognised as the first Swachh city in Telangana under the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, according to reports by The Times of India, The Hindu and The Pioneer. The assessment was conducted by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban.
Hyderabad in-charge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Commissioner RV Karnan and HMDA Commissioner Sarfaraz Ahmed received the award from President Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday. The recognition highlights the city's work in solid waste management, urban cleanliness and sanitation.
The evaluation involved 10 key parameters across a total of 10,500 marks. These included aspects such as how waste is processed and transported, the handling of sewage, the quality of public toilets, water management, the well-being of sanitation workers, door-to-door collection, waste segregation, visible cleanliness and feedback from citizens.
A third-party field inspection was carried out across the twin cities during April and May to check sanitation infrastructure and public participation. GHMC has also supported smaller municipalities, such as Manthani and Cheryala, through the Swachh Shehar Jodi programme by providing training and mentorship.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy congratulated the GHMC staff and sanitation workers, stating the achievement was a matter of pride. He said the government is working to turn Hyderabad into a green, net-zero and sustainable city.
