The Directorate of Municipal Administration, Housing & Urban Development (MAHUD), Government of Manipur, warmly congratulates Jiribam Municipal Council on being recognised as the “State First Swachh City” and “Promising Swachh Shehar of Manipur” under the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 conferred under the aegis of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India.
The award was announced at the national-level Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 Awards Ceremony held on 11 November 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, as the Chief Guest, along with the Union Minister and Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India. The Manipur delegation attending the award ceremony comprised Moirangthem Surjit Singh, Executive Officer, Jiribam Municipal Council; Sorokhaibam Linthoingambi Devi, Sanitary Inspector, Jiribam MC; Thongam Shyamananda Singh, Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Jiribam MC; and Sandham Lonica Chanu, IT & ME Expert, SBM-U 2.0, PMU, Manipur. The delegation represented Jiribam Municipal Council at the national level ceremony and received this prestigious recognition on behalf of the ULB.
This recognition isa proud moment for Manipur and a testament to the commitment, collective effort and dedication of Jiribam Municipal Council towards improving urban sanitation, cleanliness and civic responsibility. Notably, Jiribam is one of the 27 Urban Local Bodies (ULBS) in Manipur and falls within the population category of below 20,000. Its achievement demonstrates that consistent efforts, effective local leadership and active community participation can make a meaningful difference in advancing urban cleanliness, irrespective of the size of a town.
The Directorate appreciates the efforts of the Municipal Council, its elected representatives, officials, sanitation workers, field functionaries and, importantly, the citizens of Jiribam, whose collective participation has contributed to this achievement. Their commitment to maintaining cleanliness, strengthening sanitation practices and promoting public awareness reflects the spirit of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban.
The Swachh Survekshan, an initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, encourages healthy competition among Urban Local Bodies and recognises their efforts towards creating cleaner, healthier and more sustainable cities.
The Directorate, MAHUD, extends its heartfelt congratulations to Jiribam Municipal Council and all its stakeholders on this well-deserved recognition. The achievement is an inspiration for other ULBs across Manipur to further strengthen their sanitation and waste management initiatives and work towards the shared vision of a Clean, Green and Swachh Manipur.