Patna: The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has been awarded the title of Bihar’s First Clean City at the 10th Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 awards ceremony. The recognition was presented by President Droupadi Murmu, placing Patna alongside Navi Mumbai among the cities receiving this distinction.
Bihar’s Urban Development and Housing Minister Nitish Mishra, Patna Mayor Sita Sahu and officials of the Patna Municipal Corporation received the award from the President.
The recognition comes ahead of the Chhath festival, when cleanliness and sanitation arrangements remain a major priority across the city.
Patna Misses 5-Star City Rating
Although the Patna Municipal Corporation had also competed for the 5-Star City status, it did not secure the rating in this edition of the survey. The civic body had previously received a 3-Star rating.
The latest recognition acknowledges Patna’s position in the state-level cleanliness assessment, although the city still faces the challenge of improving its overall sanitation standards.
Chief Minister Congratulates Patna Residents
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary welcomed the achievement and congratulated Patna residents, elected representatives, municipal officials and sanitation workers through a post on X, formerly Twitter.
He described the recognition as a matter of pride for Bihar and thanked President Droupadi Murmu for presenting the award.
The Chief Minister also reiterated the government’s commitment to making cities across Bihar cleaner, more beautiful and better developed.
President Stresses Public Participation
Addressing the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 awards ceremony, President Droupadi Murmu said cleanliness targets could not be achieved through the efforts of a single institution.
She emphasised the need for participation from every citizen, household, community and city to achieve sustainable cleanliness.
The President also highlighted efforts to sensitise children and adolescents by incorporating cleanliness-related subjects into school curricula and activities.
She expressed confidence that urban local bodies, citizens and experts would work together to develop clean and healthy cities while setting examples in environmental conservation and good governance.
