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Jiri in Manipur declared India's cleanest town for second consecutive year
✍️ The Sangai Express
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 02:03 AM
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The town of Jiri in Manipur has been awarded the title of India's cleanest town for the second year in a row, according to The Sangai Express.
Jiri, a small town in Manipur's Imphal East district, has once again topped the national cleanliness rankings, earning the distinction of India's cleanest town for a second consecutive year. The award, announced by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under the Swachh Bharat Mission, recognises the town's sustained efforts in waste management, sanitation and civic participation.
Local authorities attribute the achievement to a combination of regular door‑to‑door garbage collection, community‑led clean‑up drives and the installation of segregation bins across residential areas. Residents have been encouraged to keep public spaces litter‑free, and schools have incorporated hygiene education into their curricula.
The accolade has been welcomed as a source of pride for Jiri's citizens, who say the recognition validates their collective commitment to a cleaner environment. Officials have indicated that the town will continue to build on this momentum, exploring additional green initiatives such as rainwater harvesting and the promotion of biodegradable packaging.
Having secured the title in the previous year as well, Jiri's consistent performance underscores the effectiveness of grassroots involvement in achieving national cleanliness goals, setting a benchmark for other small towns across the country.
Local authorities attribute the achievement to a combination of regular door‑to‑door garbage collection, community‑led clean‑up drives and the installation of segregation bins across residential areas. Residents have been encouraged to keep public spaces litter‑free, and schools have incorporated hygiene education into their curricula.
The accolade has been welcomed as a source of pride for Jiri's citizens, who say the recognition validates their collective commitment to a cleaner environment. Officials have indicated that the town will continue to build on this momentum, exploring additional green initiatives such as rainwater harvesting and the promotion of biodegradable packaging.
Having secured the title in the previous year as well, Jiri's consistent performance underscores the effectiveness of grassroots involvement in achieving national cleanliness goals, setting a benchmark for other small towns across the country.