Patna named Bihar's cleanest city in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26
The Patna Municipal Corporation received the State First Clean City award from President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi.
Patna has been recognised as the cleanest city in Bihar during the 10th Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 awards ceremony held in New Delhi on Wednesday. President Droupadi Murmu presented the State First Clean City award to the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) delegation, according to The Times of India.
The PMC delegation included Urban Development and Housing Minister Nitish Mishra, Mayor Sita Sahu, Deputy Mayor Reshmi Kumari, department secretary Sandeep Kumar R Pudakalkatti, and Municipal Commissioner Yashpal Meena. Sanitation workers Amarjeet Manjhi and Rocky Paswan were also part of the group.
PMC officials stated that the recognition resulted from improved solid waste management, scientific handling of legacy waste, door-to-door collection, and efficient grievance redressal. Mayor Sita Sahu dedicated the award to the residents of Patna.
Deputy Mayor Reshmi Kumari said the honour reflected the cooperation of residents and the efforts of sanitation workers. Municipal Commissioner Yashpal Meena noted that the civic body is working on projects including a waste-to-energy plant, new sewage treatment plants, and an integrated solid waste management system.
This marks the third consecutive year the PMC has been recognised in the national cleanliness survey. In 2024, the city received a three-star Garbage Free City rating and the ‘Promising Swachh Shehar’ award.