Kolkata: Tarakeswar on Wednesday received national recognition after being selected as the cleanest city in Bengal under the Centre’s Swachh Survekshan 2026 awards.State urban development and municipal affairs minister Agnimitra Paul received the award from President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.“In Swachh Survekshan, Tarakeswar has been selected as the cleanest city among 130 cities of West Bengal. In this evaluation based on nearly 150 criteria, this success of Tarakeswar is undoubtedly a moment of pride for Bengal. Today at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, the opportunity to receive this honor from the hands of the Hon’ble President is a matter of immense joy and pride for me and my colleagues in the urban development department,” Paul posted on social media.“This award belongs not only to Tarakeswar—it is the success of the people of the entire Bengal. This recognition proves that with sincere initiatives, proper planning, and the cooperation of citizens, the cities of Bengal too can move forward shoulder to shoulder with the best cities in the country,” she added.
