President Droupadi Murmu confers Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024–25, honoring India’s top-performing cities in cleanliness, sanitation, and citizen participation.
🏆 Swachh Survekshan 2024–25 Awards Announced
In a landmark achievement, Indore has been named India’s cleanest city for the eighth consecutive year, reaffirming its status as a national role model in urban cleanliness. The announcement was made during a prestigious event at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu presented the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25 Awards.
Organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban (SBM-U), this survey is the world’s largest cleanliness assessment, evaluating urban areas on waste management, sanitation infrastructure, and citizen engagement.
🌟 Top National Rankings
- 1st Place: Indore
- 2nd Place: Surat
- 3rd Place: Navi Mumbai
Indore’s repeated success is a result of its innovative cleanliness practices, strict waste segregation, and unwavering community participation. Its policies, such as garbage reduction at source and zero-waste colonies, have been emulated by other cities striving for similar excellence.
🏙️ Category: Cities with 3–10 Lakh Population
- 1st Place: Noida
- 2nd Place: Chandigarh
- 3rd Place: Mysuru
Noida emerged as the cleanest city in the 3–10 lakh population bracket, thanks to improved waste processing systems, citizen-driven initiatives, and infrastructural upgrades.
💬 President & CM Remarks
President Murmu commended all the winning cities for “their dedication to building a clean and sustainable urban India.” Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed pride in Indore’s achievement, noting,
“This recognition reflects both past performance and future potential. Indore has truly earned its place at the top.”
🧹 Why Indore Continues to Shine
- 100% door-to-door garbage collection
- Segregation at source: wet & dry waste
- Composting units and plastic waste processing
- Strong civic engagement: from rickshaw drivers to local vendors
- Use of technology and public dashboards for monitoring
Indore’s eighth win is not just a reflection of municipal excellence but a testament to the power of people-led progress. As other cities look to replicate its success, Indore continues to set the benchmark for cleanliness and innovation in urban India.
