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Jaipur Tops Rajasthan Cleanliness Rank Amid Reports of Garbage Piles Near CM’s Residence
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 05:31 PM
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Jaipur was declared the cleanest city in Rajasthan, but on the day after the award, waste piles were spotted in VIP zones such as the Chief Minister’s housing area.
Jaipur secured the top position in Rajasthan’s cleanliness ranking, a distinction announced by the state’s Swachh Bharat authorities. The accolade placed the capital ahead of other major cities in the state, highlighting municipal efforts to improve waste management and public hygiene.
However, the celebration was tempered by on‑ground observations made the day after the award ceremony. Photographs and resident reports showed sizable heaps of garbage accumulating near the Chief Minister’s residential complex, as well as in the vicinity of other high‑profile areas such as the Civil Lines and C‑Scheme neighborhoods.
Local officials have not yet issued a formal statement addressing the discrepancy between the award and the visible waste. Civic groups and ordinary citizens have taken to social media, questioning the criteria used for the ranking and urging the administration to act swiftly to clear the piles.
The incident arrives at a time when Rajasthan’s urban cleanliness scores are under close scrutiny, with the state government pledging to meet national Swachh Bharat targets. The contrast between the official ranking and the reported reality underscores the challenges of translating policy into consistent on‑the‑ground results.
However, the celebration was tempered by on‑ground observations made the day after the award ceremony. Photographs and resident reports showed sizable heaps of garbage accumulating near the Chief Minister’s residential complex, as well as in the vicinity of other high‑profile areas such as the Civil Lines and C‑Scheme neighborhoods.
Local officials have not yet issued a formal statement addressing the discrepancy between the award and the visible waste. Civic groups and ordinary citizens have taken to social media, questioning the criteria used for the ranking and urging the administration to act swiftly to clear the piles.
The incident arrives at a time when Rajasthan’s urban cleanliness scores are under close scrutiny, with the state government pledging to meet national Swachh Bharat targets. The contrast between the official ranking and the reported reality underscores the challenges of translating policy into consistent on‑the‑ground results.