Sri Vijaya Puram, November 11: Sri Vijaya Puram has received a Special Award in the “Swachh City – UT (with 5 or less ULBs) – Promising Swachh Shehar” category of Swachh Survekshan 2025-26. President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards at a ceremony in New Delhi in the presence of Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu and others.
The award was received by Ms. Purva Garg, IAS, Secretary (Urban Development); Mrs. Vasantha, Chairperson, Sri Vijaya Puram Municipal Council (SVPMC); Mr. Kamaleshwar Rao S., IAS, Secretary, SVPMC; and Mr. Avinash Kumar Singh, Superintending Engineer, SVPMC.
According to the Municipal Council, the recognition reflects its work on urban sanitation, scientific solid waste management, cleanliness drives and public participation. The Council said it was dedicating the award to its Safaimitras, whose work in keeping the city clean it credited for the recognition, and to the citizens of Sri Vijaya Puram for their participation and cooperation.
The Council thanked the A&N Administration, the departments concerned, sanitation workers, stakeholders and citizens for their support, and described the award as a recognition of the collective effort of the Safaimitras and residents towards a clean and sustainable city.
