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GANGTOK,: Mangan
Nagar Panchayat was adjudged the State First Swachh City of Sikkim at the
Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025–26, held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on November
11. The prestigious award was presented by the President of India, Droupadi
Murmu, a press release informs.
The
State of Sikkim was represented at the award ceremony by
Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Urban Development Department, Jitendra Singh Raje;
Special Secretary, Urban Development Department, Jigme Wangchuk Bhutia;
Councillor, Mangan Nagar Panchayat, Tshering Saring; Municipal Executive
Officer, Mangan Nagar Panchayat, Karzang Bhutia, along with other officials and
representatives.
This
is the fifth consecutive year for Mangan Nagar Panchayat to win the same award
since 2022. This reflects their consistency, hard work and steadfast commitment
towards cleanliness and sanitation.
Mangan's
efforts towards zero waste and community involvement have been highly
appreciated, the release mentions.
