Mysuru: Mysuru has been recognised as the ‘Promising Swachh Shehar of Karnataka’ in the 10th edition of the Swachh Survekshan survey, conducted under the slogan ‘Swachhata Ki Nayi Pahal, Badhayein Haath, Karein Safai Saath’ (A new initiative for cleanliness, extend a hand, let us clean together).
The award was presented to the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) at the ‘Swachh Survekshan Awards’ 2025-26 ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi yesterday.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to B.B. Cauvery, Secretary, Urban Development Department, Government of Karnataka and Nitesh Patil, Administrator of Mysuru City Corporation and Regional Commissioner, Mysuru Division.
The recognition, under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), acknowledges Mysuru’s efforts in maintaining cleanliness, scientific solid waste management, waste segregation and processing, disposal of legacy waste, improving sanitation infrastructure and encouraging public participation.
Among the initiatives cited are door-to-door waste collection, segregation of waste at source, scientific waste treatment, biomining of legacy waste and public awareness campaigns.
The MCC said the recognition was the result of the combined efforts of its officials, environmental engineers, health inspectors, sanitation supervisors, civic workers and the people of Mysuru.
Dr. Selvamani, Mission Director, Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban, Karnataka and K.S. Mruthyunjaya, Executive Engineer (Environment), MCC, were among those present at the award ceremony.
The MCC has dedicated the award to its sanitation workforce, particularly the Pourakarmikas, whose efforts have contributed to keeping the city clean.
‘A matter of pride for every Mysurean’
Mysuru Hotel Owners’ Association (HOA) President and Karnataka State Hotels Association (KSHA) Vice-President C. Narayanagowda said the recognition of Mysuru as Karnataka’s ‘Promising Swachh Shehar’ was a matter of joy and pride for every resident.
He said the achievement reflected the sustained efforts and cooperation of MCC officials, civic workers, sanitation staff, public representatives and citizens.
Maintaining Mysuru’s cleanliness, beauty and rich heritage was everyone’s responsibility, hotelier Narayanagowda said, adding that the award belonged not just to one institution or department but to the entire city of Namma Mysuru.
This award is dedicated to the tireless efforts of our civic workers and sanitation staff, who work every day to keep the city clean. Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) will continue to improve its cleanliness and solid waste management systems to make Mysuru one of the cleanest and most sustainable cities in the country.
— Nitesh Patil, Regional Commissioner and Administrator, Mysuru City Corporation
This post was published on November 12, 2026 7:30 pm