Punjab News:This Award is outcome of services rendered during 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji: Harjot Singh Bains
*•Honour belongs to every resident, sanitation worker, MC officials & volunteer: Bains*
In a proud moment for Punjab, Sri Anandpur Sahib, the birthplace of the Khalsa, has been declared “State First Swachh City of Punjab” under the Swachh Bharat Mission. Local Government Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains received the national honour presented by President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi, on Wednesday.
Paying obeisance to Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib ji, who founded Sri Anandpur Sahib, Harjot Singh Bains said, “I believe this award is the outcome of the service rendered during the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. As MLA and Local Government Minister, I remain committed to the further development of Sri Anandpur Sahib. It is Guru Sahib’s boundless blessing that when Sri Anandpur Sahib receives an award today, I get the opportunity to serve this department.”
- Harjot Singh Bains, who was accompanied by State Mission Director Swachh Bharat Mission & CEO PMIDC Ms. Deepti Uppal and Municipal Council, Sri Anandpur Sahib President Sh. Harjit Singh Jita during the award ceremony, attributed the recognition to a sustained, community-driven sanitation campaign carried out across the holy city.
The Local Government Minister informed that over 4,751 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) participated in the 10th edition of Swachh Survekshan (2025–26), out of which 63 ULBs were recognised for their outstanding performance in cleanliness and sanitation. Among them, Sri Anandpur Sahib has been honoured with the Best Swachh City of Punjab Award.
“This honour belongs to every resident, sanitation worker, councillor and volunteer who turned cleanliness into a people’s movement,” he said, while adding that the recognition holds special significance in view of Sri Anandpur Sahib’s religious and historical importance, with a large number of pilgrims and tourists visiting the town from across India and abroad. Priority has been given to cleaning roads, public spaces and surrounding areas, along with creating awareness among the public about sanitation.
- Harjot Singh Bains said the award is a testament to the dedication of the Municipal Council team, officials and sanitation workers who work day and night.
“This national recognition will inspire us to further strengthen sanitation systems, protect the environment and preserve the beauty of the holy city,” he stated.
While urging the residents to make cleanliness a part of their daily life to sustain this achievement, S. Bains said that the honour is a proud moment for Punjab and proof that coordinated efforts by the government, administration and common people can yield exemplary results.