Indore, Surat, and Navi Mumbai have once again secured the top spots in urban sanitation, emerging as the cleanest cities in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 rankings. The three cities were ranked first, second, and third, respectively, in the newly introduced “Super Swachh League,” which recognises sustained excellence in cleanliness. Vijayawada followed closely, securing the fourth position.
The Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024-25 were presented by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in the national capital on Thursday.
Ahmedabad, Bhopal, and Lucknow were declared the new generation of top clean cities, emerging as India’s leading Swachh Shehars. In total, 78 awards were presented, recognising cities, cantonments, and institutions for their exemplary performance across a range of sanitation parameters.
Prayagraj was honoured as the Best Ganga Town, while Secunderabad Cantonment Board was awarded for its strong sanitation efforts. Visakhapatnam, Jabalpur, and Gorakhpur received recognition as the Best SafaiMitra Surakshit Shehars for prioritising the safety, dignity, and welfare of sanitation workers. A special award was conferred upon the Government of Uttar Pradesh, the Prayagraj Mela Adhikari, and the Municipal Corporation of Prayagraj for successfully managing urban waste during the Mahakumbh, which saw a record footfall of approximately 66 crore people.
This year’s Swachh Survekshan introduced a simplified and inclusive assessment framework, enabling smaller cities to compete on equal footing with larger counterparts under the principle of “One City, One Award.” As a result, 34 cities from various States and Union Territories were declared Promising Swachh Shehars for their notable progress in sanitation and urban cleanliness.
Addressing the gathering, President Murmu commended the Ministry’s efforts in advancing the Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (3R) principles and described the theme “Waste is Best” as central to promoting circularity in urban development. She highlighted the potential of circular practices in empowering youth, generating green jobs, and encouraging entrepreneurship. Applauding efforts by schools, startups, and zero-waste colonies, she urged all citizens to contribute to the collective resolve of building a cleaner India.
Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal launched the Swachh City Partnership initiative, a unique mentorship programme where 78 top-performing cities will each adopt and mentor one underperforming city from their respective states. “Zaroorat hai sabko saath lekar chalne ki,” he said, calling on cities to embrace the spirit of “Each One Clean One.”
He also announced the Accelerated Dumpsite Remediation Programme, set to begin on August 15. The year-long initiative aims to clear legacy waste, unlock valuable urban land, and boost scientific waste processing capacities across cities.
MoHUA Secretary Srinivas Katikithala reflected on the transformative decade of the Swachh Bharat Mission and called for long-term planning to align with India’s vision for Viksit Bharat 2047. He emphasised the role of the newly revamped survey framework—featuring 10 new parameters and five distinct population categories—in making the competition more inclusive and performance-driven.
As a token of appreciation, President Murmu was presented with a handcrafted sarangi made from discarded materials, symbolising the mission’s waste to wealth philosophy. The event also saw the digital launch of the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25 Results Dashboard, providing an interactive overview of city rankings, achievements, and key performance indicators.
Check out the winners list, GFC & ODF results dashboard here.
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