Swachh Survekshan 2024-25
The Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 results have reaffirmed Indore, Surat, and Navi Mumbai as India’s cleanest cities. These cities topped the newly introduced Super Swachh League, which honours sustained excellence in urban sanitation. This year’s survey brought new innovations to promote inclusivity and competition among cities of all sizes.
Top Cities and Awards
Indore secured first place, followed by Surat and Navi Mumbai. Vijayawada ranked fourth. Ahmedabad, Bhopal, and Lucknow emerged as the leading Swachh Shehars in the new generation category. The survey recognised 78 entities including cities, cantonments, and institutions for their sanitation achievements. Prayagraj was awarded Best Ganga Town. Secunderabad Cantonment Board earned praise for sanitation efforts. Visakhapatnam, Jabalpur, and Gorakhpur were honoured for prioritising sanitation worker safety and dignity.
Innovations in Survey Framework
The 2024-25 survey introduced a simplified and inclusive framework. It allowed smaller cities to compete fairly with larger ones under the One City, One Award principle. Thirty-four cities were declared Promising Swachh Shehars for notable improvements. Ten new parameters and five population categories were added to make the survey more performance-driven and inclusive.
Special Initiatives and Programmes
Union Minister Manohar Lal launched the Swachh City Partnership. This mentorship programme pairs 78 top cities with underperforming ones in their states to share best practices. The Accelerated Dumpsite Remediation Programme was announced to clear legacy waste and enhance scientific waste processing. It will start on 15 August and run for a year, aiming to unlock urban land and improve sanitation infrastructure.
Role of Leadership and Citizens
President Murmu praised the Ministry’s efforts in promoting the 3R principles—Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. She brought into light circular economy benefits such as green jobs and youth empowerment. Schools, startups, and zero-waste colonies were commended for their active roles. Citizens were urged to join the collective mission of building a cleaner India under the slogan Waste is Best.
Recognition of Civic Bodies
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) received the Super Swachh League City award for cities with populations between 50,000 and 3 lakh. NDMC’s chairman described the award as a benchmark for civic excellence. In contrast, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi ranked 31st among cities with over 10 lakh population. Ghaziabad stood at 11th, while Greater Mumbai and Chennai lagged behind.
Digital Transparency
The Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Results Dashboard was launched digitally. It offers an interactive view of city rankings and key indicators.
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