Chhattisgarh News: Raipur, 7 November. Three cities of Chhattisgarh have gained recognition at the national level in the field of cleanliness. Raipur, Bilaspur and Bilha have been selected for national awards under the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26. The three cities will be honored by President Draupadi Murmu at a function to be organized at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on November 11.
According to the state government, this achievement is the result of the efforts of the municipal bodies, hard work of Safai Mitras and active participation of the citizens.
Central Ministry sent the letter of selection
The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has sent a letter to the state government giving formal information about the selection of the three cities. Ministry Secretary Satendra Singh has appreciated the cleanliness activities and citizen participation conducted in the state.
This is the tenth edition of Swachh Survekshan. This time the theme has been kept as 'New initiative of cleanliness – extend your hands, do cleanliness together'. Its objective is to promote collective responsibility and citizen participation towards cleanliness.
Safai Mitras and field workers will get respect
Special importance will be given to the participation of Safai Mitras and field workers associated with the sanitation system in the function to be held in New Delhi on 11th November.
The Ministry has invited delegations from the State and selected cities to include Safai Mitras, Sanitation Inspectors, Supervisors, Engineers and representatives associated with the Sanitation Mission. Four representatives from each award-winning city will have the opportunity to receive the honor on stage.
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal and Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu will also be present at the ceremony.
CM Sai congratulated the citizens and cleanliness friends
Expressing happiness over the selection of Raipur, Bilaspur and Bilha, Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai congratulated the citizens, public representatives, officers-employees of urban bodies and Safai Mitras of the three cities.
He said that it is a matter of pride for the entire Chhattisgarh for three cities of the state to be honored by the President. This is a recognition of the hard work of Safai Mitras and the participation of conscious citizens who are contributing in keeping the cities clean.
The Chief Minister said that cleanliness is not just a government program but has become a widespread mass movement driven by public participation. He stressed that cleanliness should not be limited to just getting a place in a competition or survey, but it should be linked to the health, dignity and better life of the citizens.
Arun Sao said- other urban bodies will get inspiration
Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Administration and Development Minister Arun Sao also congratulated the teams, public representatives, Safai Mitras and citizens of the three cities.
He said that the selection of three cities of Chhattisgarh in Swachh Survekshan is an encouraging achievement for the urban administration of the state. This success reflects the activeness of local bodies, hard work of Safai Mitras and cooperation of citizens.
Arun Sao said that it is the government's effort that cleanliness should not be limited to any special campaign or survey, but should become a part of the regular working culture of cities and the lifestyle of the citizens. He expressed confidence that the national honor received by the three cities will inspire other urban bodies of the state to perform better.
Emphasis on improving cleanliness system in all cities
Chief Minister Sai said that the aim of the government is to ensure better sanitation system in every city of the state and to provide clean and healthy environment to the citizens. Taking forward the resolve of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, he appealed to the citizens to take active participation in cleaning their houses, localities, markets and public places.
According to the state government, the selection of Raipur, Bilaspur and Bilha will also become an inspiration for other urban bodies of the state. Now emphasis will be laid on strengthening the cleanliness system and increasing public participation in all small and big cities.