Raipur: Chhattisgarh has secured three national awards in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, with Bilha emerging as the cleanest city in the country among urban local bodies with a population of less than 20,000. Bilaspur secured the second position among the country’s cleanest riverfront towns, while Raipur was recognised as the cleanest city in the state.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards to the three urban local bodies at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao received the awards on behalf of Chhattisgarh in the presence of Principal Secretary Sonmani Bora, elected representatives and officials of the respective urban local bodies.
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal and Minister of State Tokhan Sahu were also present at the ceremony.
Bilha retained its position as the country’s cleanest city in the below-20,000 population category for the second consecutive year. The achievement reflects the town’s sustained efforts in sanitation, waste management and cleanliness.
Meanwhile, Bilaspur’s second-place ranking among the country’s cleanest riverfront towns recognises its efforts to maintain cleanliness along riverfront areas. Raipur’s award as the cleanest city in Chhattisgarh further highlights the state’s progress in urban sanitation and cleanliness.
The three national recognitions have strengthened Chhattisgarh’s position in the country’s urban cleanliness rankings.
