Karnal cleanest city recognition came at the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 awards in Delhi. The result is relevant for Haryana current affairs because the city also placed among the national top three in its population category.
Quick answer: President Droupadi Murmu presented the Karnal cleanest city award at Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi, on 11 November 2026. Karnal was recognised as Haryana’s cleanest city and placed among the national top three for cities with 50,000 to 3 lakh residents. Its exact national rank was yet to be announced.
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Survey | Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, 10th edition |
| State recognition | Haryana’s cleanest city |
| National category | Top three among cities with 50,000 to 3 lakh residents |
| Exact national rank | Yet to be announced |
| Award venue | Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi |
Why did Karnal receive the cleanliness award?
Karnal received the award for being Haryana’s cleanest city in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26. President Droupadi Murmu presented it at the Delhi ceremony. Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar announced the survey results.
Haryana Urban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goel received the award alongside department commissioner and secretary Ashok Kumar Meena. Karnal Mayor Renu Bala Gupta and municipal corporation commissioner Saloni Sharma also received it. The ceremony marked the survey’s 10th edition.
The Karnal cleanest city award also marked a state first. Karnal became Haryana’s first municipal corporation to receive the President’s award for two consecutive years.
What is Karnal’s national ranking?
Karnal was among the top three nationally in the 50,000 to 3 lakh population category. However, Sharma said its exact rank would be announced later in the week. Therefore, the top-three result should not be treated as a specific rank.
In the previous year, Karnal received an award for third place in the Swachh Shehar category for the same population range. Earlier, it ranked 115th in 2023 among cities with over one lakh residents. In 2022, it ranked 85th among 4,354 cities in the 1–10 lakh category.
What did the cleanliness survey assess?
The survey assessed visible cleanliness, waste segregation, collection and transportation, according to Sharma. It also examined solid waste management, access to sanitation and used water management.
In addition, evaluators considered mechanisation of desludging services and sanitation workers’ welfare. They examined citizen feedback and grievance redressal too. A central team reviewed municipal documents and submitted a report to the ministry.
Sharma credited the sanitation branch and safai mitras for their work across seasons. For the wider survey results, see Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 awards.
- District headquarters: Karnal city is the headquarters of Karnal district.
- State formation: Haryana was formed on 1 November 1966.
- Urban governance: Part IXA of the Constitution deals with municipalities.
Source: Hindustan Times Chandigarh, 12 November 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is Haryana’s cleanest city in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26?
Karnal was recognised as Haryana’s cleanest city. It received the award at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi.
What was Karnal’s national rank in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26?
Karnal was among the top three in its population category, but its exact rank was yet to be announced. The category covered cities with 50,000 to 3 lakh residents.
Which edition of Swachh Survekshan recognised Karnal?
The 10th edition, Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, recognised Karnal. Its results were announced at the Delhi ceremony.
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