Kolkata, Nov. 11 -- Tarakeswar has emerged as West Bengal's best-performing urban local body among 130 cities assessed under the Centre's Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, earning national recognition for its cleanliness and civic management, with Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Minister Agnimitra Paul crediting residents and sanitation workers for the achievement.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the Swachh Survekshan awards at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday, with Tarakeswar being recognised as an "Awardee City".
Paul, who attended the ceremony, said the honour reflected sustained work by citizens and municipal personnel rather than the efforts of any single department.
"This award is the result of the hard work of the citiz...