Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and officials received the national award from President Droupadi Murmu 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 Deccan Chronicle, The Hindu and The Pioneer. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) commissioner R.V. Karnan and HMDA commissioner Sarfaraz Ahmed received the recognition. The survey was conducted by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban to assess cleanliness and sanitation standards.
The evaluation included 10 major parameters such as waste segregation, solid waste management, sanitation facilities, and citizen feedback. GHMC stated that Hyderabad’s performance was assessed through third-party field inspections in April and May 2026.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy congratulated the GHMC officials and staff, stating the recognition is a matter of pride for the city and the State. He said the government is working to transform Hyderabad into a green and net-zero city.
GHMC commissioner Karnan credited the achievement to the efforts of sanitation workers, including sanitation field assistants and Safai Karamcharis, as well as the administration and citizens. He said the award would strengthen the resolve to improve sanitation standards and make the city more sustainable.
