Odisha shines at National Cleanliness Awards; Puri bags top Swachh Coastal town honour

Bhubaneswar, Nov 11 (UNI) Odisha has added another feather to its cap in urban sanitation and cleanliness, earning national recognition at the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26, with Puri emerging as the country's top-ranked Swachh Coastal Town. Bhubaneswar has also achieved a significant milestone by becoming the state's first State Swachh City, while Aska Municipality secured the second position in its population category. The achievements underline Odisha's growing commitment to urban cleanliness, scientific waste management and sustainable sanitation practices, reflecting the combined efforts of the State Government, Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), sanitation workers and citizens. Puri's top ranking in the Swachh…