Greater Hyderabad has been named Telangana's first Swachh city in Swachh Survekshan.

Greater Hyderabad has been officially recognized as Telangana's first Swachh city under Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. <b>President Droupadi Murmu</b> presented the prestigious award to city officials in New Delhi on Wednesday. The city was evaluated across ten key parameters, including sanitation, solid waste management, sewage treatment, and citizen feedback, following a third-party field inspection conducted in April and May. Officials stated that the national recognition will further encourage the civic body to strengthen cleanliness initiatives and mentor smaller urban local bodies.