Aizawl, Nov. 12 -- Aizawl has received the 'State First Swachh City of Mizoram' award at the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, marking a significant achievement in the state's urban sanitation efforts.

The award was presented at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu.

Aizawl Mayor H. Lalremtluanga accepted the recognition on behalf of the state capital, accompanied by senior officials from Mizoram's Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation (UD&PA) Department.

Aizawl has received several recognitions for its sanitation initiatives in previous years. In 2017, it was named the Fastest Moving City in the North East Zone. Other towns in Mizoram, including Lunglei, Biate, Champhai, Vairengte and S...