Guntur and Tirupati win national Swachh Survekshan awards
Andhra Pradesh cities secured multiple honours at a ceremony held in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Guntur and Tirupati have won awards in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 rankings, according to reports from The Hindu and Urban Acres. President Droupadi Murmu presented the recognitions at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Guntur finished third among cities with a population of 3 lakh to 10 lakh, winning the ‘Super Swachh League’ award. Guntur Municipal Corporation Commissioner K. Mayur Ashok received the award alongside Minister P.
Narayana, Principal Secretary S. Suresh Kumar, and APTIDCO Managing Director B. Sunil Kumar Reddy.
Ashok attributed the achievement to the efforts of municipal officials, sanitation workers, and public participation. He noted that the city has implemented several initiatives, including an operational waste-to-energy plant and the introduction of electric autos and modern sweeping machines.
Tirupati also won the ‘Super Swachh League’ award for the fourth consecutive year. Tirupati Municipal Corporation commissioner M. Jayakrishna received the award from the President, alongside Minister P.
Narayana and Principal Secretary S. Suresh Kumar.
Tirupati secured third place nationally in the Swachh Shehar Jodi category through its sanitation partnership with Kuppam. The city acted as a mentor to Kuppam, as well as Jammalamadugu, Mydukur, Madakasira, and Kamalapuram.
Aizawl was also recognised as the ‘State First Swachh City of Mizoram’ at the same ceremony, as reported by ThePrint. Aizawl Mayor H Lalremtluanga attended the event to receive the award on behalf of the city.