Agartala, Nov 12:Khowai Municipal Council has been recognised as Tripura's cleanest city under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban assessment, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the award at a function in New Delhi on November 11, officials said.
The recognition came during the 10th edition of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban survey, which assessed 4,751 cities and towns across the country on various cleanliness, sanitation and civic management parameters.
Khowai's selection marks another national-level recognition for the municipal body, which has received four such accolades over the past five years under the tenure of former Municipal Council chairperson Debashish Nath Sharma.
Of the four awards, three were linked to cleanliness and urban sanitation, while one recognised its performance under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).
Earlier, on October 5, Khowai secured the second position nationally at the PMAY-Urban Awards 2026 for its performance in housing development and implementation. In July 2025, it was also recognised as a "Promising Swachh City" by the Union Ministry concerned.
The municipal council has undertaken several infrastructure projects in recent years, including widening of major roads, modernisation of footpaths and drainage systems in the Subhash Park market area, construction of an integrated parking complex and renovation of public parks.
Civic infrastructure has also been upgraded at the Lalchhara cremation ground in Ward No. 4, where an electric crematorium has been installed. Several roads in the town have been improved with paver-block surfacing.
The council has also established four new Anganwadi centres in Wards 1, 3, 11 and 14 to strengthen child welfare and early education facilities.
In the area of waste management, the municipal body has collaborated with ONGC on initiatives aimed at promoting scientific handling and disposal of municipal waste.
To improve public services, the council has introduced a toll-free assistance helpline, 14420, and shifted several administrative services and certificate-related processes to online platforms to reduce delays.
The latest recognition comes ahead of the municipal elections, scheduled for November 27, when civic development and sanitation are expected to feature in the campaign discourse.
Residents have welcomed the national honour, viewing it as recognition of improvements in cleanliness, public amenities and urban infrastructure.
