Swachh Bharat Takes Center Stage as President Murmu Honours Top Cities of 2024–25

 New Delhi — The central government’s flagship initiative, Swachh Survekshan, culminated in a grand award ceremony led by President Droupadi Murmu, who recognized India's cleanest and most committed urban centres in maintaining sanitation and public hygiene.



The event, held at Vigyan Bhawan, awarded 78 cities and towns across various population brackets and introduced a new category called the “Super Swachh League,” meant to honour cities that have won the cleanest city title multiple times. Indore was crowned the first-ever Super League Champion, solidifying its legendary status with an eighth consecutive win.

 New Milestones Achieved:

  • The Super Swachh League honors legacy winners like Indore for sustained excellence.

  • The survey has grown exponentially—from 73 cities in 2016 to 4,500+ in 2024–25.

  • Over 14 crore citizens were actively engaged this year.

President Murmu applauded the citizens and urban governance bodies for their efforts in bringing cleanliness to the core of public life. She stressed that public participation and awareness are the true drivers of change.

“This is not just about rankings,” she said. “It is about reshaping how we view cleanliness—connecting it to health, pride, and national development.”

 Highlights from the Awards:

  • Indore: Maintains its reign with unmatched performance

  • Surat & Navi Mumbai: Second and third cleanest cities respectively

  • Ahmedabad: Tops in cities with population above 10 lakh

  • Noida, Mysuru, Chandigarh: Shine in 3–10 lakh population category

  • Belha (Bilaspur district): Named the cleanest small town in India

  • Raipur: Recognized as the “Most Promising Swachh City”

With cities like Ujjain, Lucknow, and Belha rising rapidly in rankings, this year’s Swachh Survekshan reflected not just a race for medals, but a broader shift in public attitudes and urban governance.

As the nation aims for a circular economy and zero-waste cities, this award ceremony served as both celebration and motivation. It sends a clear message: cleanliness is no longer an option, but a national priority.

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