Jaipur Achieves Top Spot in Rajasthan for Cleanliness in 2025-26 Survey

Jaipur has achieved the top position in cleanliness in Rajasthan, receiving the State First Clean City Award in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26. This recognition was presented by President Droupadi Murmu at a national ceremony. The city participated as an integrated municipal corporation for the first time, following the merger of Jaipur Greater and Jaipur Heritage. Despite this achievement, Jaipur did not rank in the top three nationally among cities with populations over one million. The municipal corporation now faces the challenge of maintaining and improving its cleanliness standards to enhance its national ranking.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 12, 2026, 11:58 IST

Jaipur Recognized for Cleanliness Excellence

Jaipur. The capital city of Rajasthan, Jaipur, has secured the top position in cleanliness across the state. In the results of the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, Jaipur was honored with the 'State First Clean City Award.' This accolade was presented by President Droupadi Murmu during a national award ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday, November 11.

Present at the event were Rajasthan's Urban Development and Housing Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra, Jaipur Mayor Sunil Kothari, and Municipal Commissioner Om Kasera, who accepted the award.

Participation as an Integrated Municipal Corporation for the First Time

This year, Jaipur participated in the cleanliness survey as an integrated municipal corporation following the merger of Jaipur Greater and Jaipur Heritage. Previously, these two municipal corporations participated separately in the survey.

In the last cleanliness survey for 2024-25, Jaipur Greater ranked 16th and Jaipur Heritage 20th in the country, both receiving a three-star rating.

Achievements Through Cleanliness Campaigns and Waste Management

The municipal corporation launched several initiatives to enhance the city's cleanliness, focusing on regular cleaning, door-to-door waste collection, proper waste disposal, and maintaining cleanliness in public spaces.

Additionally, cleanliness campaigns at the ward level were conducted to increase public participation. Municipal officials, staff, and sanitation workers played an active role in these initiatives.

Jaipur Falls Short of Top 3 in National Rankings

Despite achieving the first position in Rajasthan, Jaipur did not make it to the top three among cities with populations exceeding one million. Visakhapatnam, Jabalpur, and Lucknow claimed the top three spots in this category.

Nonetheless, securing the top position in the state is a significant achievement for Jaipur. The municipal corporation now faces the challenge of continuously improving the city's cleanliness and enhancing its national ranking.