Sri Anandpur Sahib named Punjab’s cleanest city; Harjot Singh Bains receives National Award from President Murmu
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, November 11, 2026: Sri Anandpur Sahib has been recognised as the “State First Swachh City of Punjab” under the Swachh Bharat Mission, with Local Government Minister Harjot Singh Bains receiving the national award from President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on Wednesday.
The recognition came under the 10th edition of Swachh Survekshan 2025–26, in which more than 4,751 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) participated across the countryLBs) participated across the country. Of these, 63 urban local bodies received recognition for their performance in cleanliness and sanitation.
Bains attributed the award to the sanitation and public service efforts undertaken during the 350th martyrdom anniversary commemorations of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji.
Paying tribute to the Sikh Guru, who founded Sri Anandpur Sahib, Bains said the recognition would encourage further efforts to improve the historic town. He said he remained committed to its development in his capacity as MLA and Local Government Minister.
The minister credited the achievement to the collective efforts of residents, sanitation workers, councillors, Municipal Council officials and volunteers, describing cleanliness as a community-driven movement.
He said the award held particular significance because Sri Anandpur Sahib attracts pilgrims and tourists from across India and abroad. Special attention had been given to maintaining cleanliness on roads, in public spaces and in surrounding areas, alongside public awareness campaigns on sanitation.
Bains also acknowledged the contribution of the Municipal Council team and sanitation workers, who work to maintain cleanliness across the town.
He said the national recognition would encourage the government and local administration to further strengthen sanitation systems, protect the environment and preserve the town’s heritage and surroundings.
The minister urged residents to make cleanliness part of their daily routine to sustain the achievement.
He was accompanied at the award ceremony by State Mission Director of the Swachh Bharat Mission and Chief Executive Officer of PMIDC Deepti Uppal, and Municipal Council Sri Anandpur Sahib President Harjit Singh Jita.