ITANAGAR, Nov 14: Jairampur in Changlang district has been recognised as Arunachal Pradesh's first Swachh City under the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26, bringing recognition to the state's efforts towards urban cleanliness and sanitation.
The achievement marks the town's third such recognition, having received similar honours in 2022-23 and 2024-25, reflecting its sustained efforts in maintaining cleanliness, improving sanitation and promoting environmentally sustainable urban practices.
The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on November 11, where outstanding cleanliness initiatives from across the country were recognised.
The achievement has been attributed to the leadership and guidance of local MLA Laisam Simai, along with the support of Deputy Commissioner RD Thungon, Director of Urban Local Bodies Hano Takka and Chief Engineer Taring Darang.
The cleanliness and sanitation initiatives in the town were monitored and implemented by Executive Engineer George Joseph of the Urban Development and Housing Department, Jairampur Division, along with his team.
The department also acknowledged the contributions of sanitation workers, local stakeholders and residents, whose active participation played an important role in securing the recognition.
The achievement is expected to encourage other towns in the state to strengthen cleanliness drives, sanitation management and sustainable urban development initiatives.