CM Revanth Reddy Congratulates GHMC Officials; Hyderabad Receives National Recognition for Sanitation and Cleanliness
Hyderabad: Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has earned recognition as Telangana’s No. 1 clean city in the Swachh Survekshan 2025–26, bringing pride to the state. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy congratulated GHMC officials, employees and sanitation workers for their dedicated efforts in achieving this distinction.
The recognition was awarded under the Swachh Bharat Mission, conducted by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Hyderabad was selected based on various parameters, including sanitation management, waste collection, solid waste processing, sewage management, overall cleanliness and public participation.
At an award ceremony held in New Delhi, State Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan and HMDA Commissioner Sarfaraz Ahmed received the award from President Droupadi Murmu.
Congratulating the team, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said that the state government is committed to transforming Hyderabad into a Green City and a Net Zero City. He described the recognition as a proud achievement for Hyderabad and Telangana.
The Chief Minister appreciated the continuous dedication and collective efforts of GHMC officials, staff members and sanitation workers, stating that the award reflects their commitment to maintaining cleanliness across the city.
He further said that this achievement would motivate the government to strengthen sanitation standards, improve urban cleanliness and expand green spaces, with the objective of making Hyderabad a cleaner, greener and more sustainable city.
