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Shri Anandpur Sahib Wins Punjab's Cleanest City Award
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 08:18 AM
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Shri Anandpur Sahib was declared Punjab's cleanest city, with officials attributing the achievement to a strong citizen-led movement.
Shri Anandpur Sahib has been recognised as the cleanest city in Punjab, receiving a national-level award for its sanitation standards. The accolade highlights the town's distinct performance on the Swachh Bharat platform, setting it apart from other municipalities in the state.
Local leader Harjot Bains credited the award to a sustained public movement, emphasizing community participation in maintaining hygiene and waste management practices. He noted that collective effort by residents was pivotal in achieving the cleanest‑city status.
The recognition places Shri Anandpur Sahib alongside Chandigarh, which also enjoys a unique reputation on the national cleanliness stage, underscoring the growing emphasis on urban sanitation across the region.
Local leader Harjot Bains credited the award to a sustained public movement, emphasizing community participation in maintaining hygiene and waste management practices. He noted that collective effort by residents was pivotal in achieving the cleanest‑city status.
The recognition places Shri Anandpur Sahib alongside Chandigarh, which also enjoys a unique reputation on the national cleanliness stage, underscoring the growing emphasis on urban sanitation across the region.