Dimapur: Longleng in Nagaland was conferred the ‘State First Swachh City of Nagaland’ award at the 10th edition of the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025–26 ceremony at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Wednesday.President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to each winning city in various categories. Union housing and urban affairs minister Manohar Lal and his deputy Tokhan Sahu were also present.Deputy director and senior PRO of Nagaland’s information and public relations department, Kuolie Mere, received the award on behalf of the state govt.In a statement, Longleng Town Council administrator Thungchanbemo Tungoe said it is a proud moment not just for the town council, but for every citizen of Longleng. He added that with unity, discipline and shared responsibility, a small town can also set a big example in cleanliness and civic responsibility.Navi Mumbai was named the country’s cleanest city, followed by Surat and Vijayawada.Under Swachh Survekshan 2025–26, the parameters assessed included visible cleanliness, waste segregation and transportation, solid waste management, access to sanitation, used water management, mechanisation of desludging services, advocacy for Swachhata, and citizen feedback and redressal.
