Ahmedabad has been announced as the cleanest city in India with a population of over 10 lakh in the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25 conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM). This annual survey promotes sustainable sanitation practices and citizen-centric cleanliness initiatives across urban India.
Background of Swachh Survekshan
- Launched in 2016 with 73 cities.
- Conducted by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban (SBM-U).
- Aims to foster competitive spirit among cities to improve urban sanitation.
- Annual survey with independent third-party assessment based on citizen feedback, waste processing, and service-level progress.
Highlights of Swachh Survekshan 2024–25
- Ahmedabad ranked 1st in cities with a population over 10 lakh.
- Indore, Surat, and Navi Mumbai inducted into Super Swachh League Cities.
- 4,589 cities covered in the survey.
- Cities classified into 5 population-based categories for the first time.
Significance of Super Swachh League
- Introduced to recognize cities with sustained top-three performances.
- Promotes long-term commitment over one-time wins.
Objectives of the Survey
- Promote healthy competition among cities for urban cleanliness.
- Encourage citizen participation in sanitation efforts.
- Measure outcomes in terms of waste segregation, scientific waste processing, and behavioral change.
Special Initiatives
- Launch of one-year campaign to tackle legacy landfill remediation.
- Emphasis on sustainability and inclusion of Ganga towns and religious centers.
Key Takeaways for Competitive Exams
- Ahmedabad secured the top spot in Swachh Survekshan 2024–25 for cities with a population over 10 lakh.
- The survey encourages sustainable sanitation practices and citizen-centric cleanliness initiatives.
- The introduction of the Super Swachh League aims to recognize consistent top performers over the years.
- Objective of the survey includes promoting healthy competition and citizen participation in urban cleanliness.
