Suryaa News Desk: The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation has received national recognition in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 awards. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu during a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday evening.
The award was received by Minister of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Dr. Ponguru Narayana, Principal Secretary S. Suresh Kumar, Swachhandra Corporation Chairman Kommareddy Pattabhiram, and Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Commissioner Dhyanachandra H.M.
Minister Dr. Ponguru Narayana stated that six cities and towns in Andhra Pradesh received awards across various categories. Vijayawada secured the third rank in the National Clean City category. Other recognitions for the state included Visakhapatnam receiving the first rank in the category of cities with a population of over 10 lakhs, Guntur securing the third rank in the 3 lakh to 10 lakh population category, Tirupati and Kuppam receiving awards in the Swachh Shehar Jodi category, and Rajamahendravaram receiving the State First Clean City award.
Principal Secretary S. Suresh Kumar noted that these awards reflect the state's ongoing efforts in cleanliness, sanitation, waste management, and public participation. He highlighted that after receiving the Super Swachh League award in 2024, Vijayawada achieved the same recognition in 2025-26.
Commissioner Dhyanachandra H.M. stated that this was the first time Vijayawada achieved this recognition following the introduction of the Super Swachh League category in 2024. He expressed that maintaining this status was challenging and credited the success to public representatives, citizens, sanitation workers, officials, staff, voluntary organizations, resident welfare associations, and the media. Additional Commissioner (Projects) Dr. D. Chandrasekhar and Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. CH. Nirmala Glory were also present at the event.