Nayabazar Jorethang Nagar Panchayat Secures Second Position Among Cleanest Urban Local Bodies
Namchi, 2 October: Recognising the efforts towards cleanliness, sanitation and effective civic management, Nayabazar Jorethang Nagar Panchayat (NJNP) was conferred with the Second Position Award among the Cleanest Urban Local Bodies in Sikkim.
The Second Position Award was presented to NJNP during the Gandhi Jayanti celebrations held today at Gangtok by the Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur and the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Prem Singh Tamang, in the presence of the Hon’ble Minister, Urban Development Department, Shri Bhoj Raj Rai.
The award stands as a testament to the collective efforts of NJNP, elected representatives, municipal officials & staff, Safai Mitras, community organisations, Self Help Groups, market stakeholders and citizens, whose contributions and active participation have played a pivotal role in fostering a cleaner, healthier, and more vibrant Jorethang.
The achievement also marks as a significant milestone and a proud moment for Jorethang, reflecting the town’s sustained commitment to cleanliness and civic responsibility and also a reflection of the consistent work undertaken at the municipal level and the active participation of the town's people.
Adding to the occasion, Mr Gopal Singh Rai, Safai Mitra from NJNP was also conferred the Best Performing Safai Mitra Award, 2026, for his dedicated service along with his contribution towards sanitation and cleanliness.
Another recognition came for Jagriti Self Help Group (SHG), Jorethang, being conferred as the Best Performing Self Help Group Award, under the Swachh Shehar Abhiyan, acknowledging its contribution to community-based cleanliness initiatives.
Nayabazar Jorethang Nagar Panchayat also expressed their sincere gratitude to the Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur, the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Prem Singh Tamang, and the Hon’ble Minister, Urban Development Department, Shri Bhoj Raj Rai, for their guidance and encouragement towards strengthening cleanliness and urban development initiatives across the state.
NJNP also extended its appreciation to all Councillors, Municipal Executive Officer and staff, Safai Mitras, Jagriti SHG, community members, market associations and citizens of Jorethang for their continued cooperation.
The Second Position among the Cleanest Urban Local Bodies for Nayabazar Jorethang Nagar Panchayat, Best Performing Safai Mitra Award 2026 for Shri Gopal Singh Rai, and Best Performing Self Help Group Award under the Swachh Shehar Abhiyan for Jagriti SHG, brought three notable recognitions to Jorethang.
The recognition of Second Position among the Cleanest Urban Local Bodies, along with the individual and community awards received by Shri Gopal Singh Rai and Jagriti SHG, further strengthens Jorethang Nagar Panchayat’s commitment to cleanliness, dignity of labour, civic responsibility and community participation.
Nayabazar Jorethang Nagar Panchayat extends heartfelt congratulations to all the awardees and every individual who contributed to this achievement. The recognition is a collective honour for Jorethang and its people.