Press Release

Press Release from Urban Development Department

Information & Public Relations Department

Date: 11-Nov-2026
Mangan Nagar Panchayat Conferred State First Swachh City Award at Swachh Survekshan 2025–26.
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, 2026. The prestigious award was presented by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu.
The State of Sikkim was represented at the award ceremony by Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Urban Development Department, Shri Jitendra Singh Raje; Special Secretary, Urban Development Department, Shri Jigme Wangchuk Bhutia; Hon’ble Councillor, Mangan Nagar Panchayat, Shri Tshering Saring; Municipal Executive Officer, Mangan Nagar Panchayat, Shri 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 consistancy, hard work and steadfast commitment towards cleanliness and sanitation.
Mangan's efforts towards zero waste and community involvement have been highly appreciated.