Chandigarh: Chandigarh has secured the second position nationally in cleanliness among cities with a population of 3 lakh to 10 lakh in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 results announced on Wednesday.
Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain topped the category. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to Chandigarh Mayor Saurabh Joshi and Municipal Corporation Commissioner Amit Kumar.
Meanwhile, Sri Anandpur Sahib was recognised as Punjab’s cleanest city, with state local bodies minister Harjot Singh Bains receiving the honour.
Chandigarh improves its performance
In the previous survey, Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, Chandigarh had secured second place after Noida in the Super Swachh League category for cities with populations between 3 lakh and 10 lakh.
The city also improved its performance in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026, securing seventh position nationally.
Chandigarh’s door-to-door waste collection performance was also reported to be above 93%.
